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Flights between Istanbul (IST) and Kabul (KBL)

İstanbul Airport, Turkey ↔ Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan

A direct route between Istanbul and Kabul appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 1 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Ariana Afghan Airlines (FG)Kam Air (RQ)Turkish Airlines (TK)
Distance
3,593 km
2,233 miles
Est. flight time
4h 59m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Afghanistan

Jan
-3°
3/-9
35mm
Feb
-1°
6/-8
60mm
Mar
6°
13/-1
70mm
Apr
13°
20/5
75mm
May
18°
26/10
25mm
Jun
23°
32/14
5mm
Jul
26°
35/17
5mm
Aug
25°
33/16
5mm
Sep
20°
28/11
5mm
Oct
13°
20/5
10mm
Nov
5°
11/-1
20mm
Dec
-1°
5/-7
25mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Afghanistan: Advise against all travel (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Istanbul from Kabul?

Istanbul (IST) and Kabul (KBL) are around 3,593 km (2,233 miles) apart — an estimated 4h 59m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the IST–KBL route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kabul?

Time difference ~ 1.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Afghanistan?

Across Afghanistan, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 26°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Turkey and Afghanistan?

The UK FCDO currently rates Turkey as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Afghanistan as Advise against all travel. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.