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How to get fromTurkey to Afghanistanby plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Turkey to Afghanistan by plane or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Airport to Kabul

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane IST - KBL
    7h 58m
    $419–661

  2. Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Kabul

    cheapest
    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane ADB - KBL
    10h 32m
    $318–910

  3. Drive  4,394 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Kabulcar car 4,394 km
    2d 13h
    $606–874

  4. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Kabul

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane SAW - KBL
    8h 8m
    $449–1,111

  5. Fly Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Kabul

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Kabul (KBL)plane plane ESB - KBL
    10h 59m
    $490–662

  6. Fly Istanbul Airport to Mazar-e Sharif

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mazar-e Sharif (MZR)plane plane IST - MZR
    8h 11m
    $813–1,916

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kabul (KBL) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,642.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Turkey and Afghanistan?

Turkish Airlines, Kam Air, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kabul (KBL) twice daily.

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