Cheap flights from Kabul to Istanbul from $445 KBL → IST, SAW
Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $823 with Etihad Airways, 30 Nov – 30 Dec, found 8 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $445 with Turkish Airlines, 30 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $445, Turkish Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $823, 30 Nov to 30 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $379 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Kam Air, Turkish Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 5 h 35 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$823
30 Nov – 30 Dec · Etihad Airways
Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 7:15 p.m. · Return leaves 1:55 p.m. · 41 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · overnight connection · 15 h connection
found 8 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$823 30 Nov – 30 Decfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $679 to $1,448.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 30-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov – 30 Dec | $823 | Etihad Airways | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Etihad Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $394 to $422.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$445
30 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 8:40 a.m. · 5 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$445
30 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 8:40 a.m. · 5 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$445 30 Sept 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$379 4 Decfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $325 to $426.
At $445, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 16 Nov to 30 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Sept 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 8 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $387 | Etihad Airways | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $396 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Dec | $379 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $428 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Dec | $420 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Mar 2027 | $420 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Mar 2027 | $420 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Sept 2027 | $445 | Turkish Airlines | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $379.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Kam Air, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Kabul to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 30 Nov – 30 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 30 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kabul to Istanbul?
Return
The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $721 | $679 | +2% | 45 |
| 7–13 days | $723 | $720 | +2% | 26 |
| 14–29 days | $1,050 | $720 | +49% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $748 | $748 | +6% | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $706 | $706 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $389 | $387 | +2% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $382 | $325 | Cheapest seen | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $393 | $362 | +3% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $384 | $373 | +1% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $398 | $382 | +4% | 20 |
| 180+ days | $456 | $422 | +19% | 16 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 30 Nov – 30 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Kabul to Istanbul?
The cheapest return found recently is $823 with Etihad Airways, 30 Nov to 30 Dec, found 8 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Kabul to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $445 with Turkish Airlines, 30 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $379 with Kam Air, 4 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $394 to $422.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kabul to Istanbul?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $379, 4 Dec, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kabul to Istanbul?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 90 to 179 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kabul to Istanbul?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $445 with Turkish Airlines, 30 Sept 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kabul to Istanbul?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 30 Sept 2027, takes 5 h 35 min from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Istanbul New Airport (IST).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kabul to Istanbul?
Between 16 Nov and 30 Sept 2027, Kam Air has the cheapest one-way on 6 of the 8 departure dates we hold, Etihad Airways on 1 and Turkish Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work