Afghanistan to Turkey · 2,205 miles (3,548 km)

Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (SAW) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (SAW): Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air. The two airports are 2,205 miles (3,548 km) apart. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara, Mazar-I-Sharif and Tehran and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from KBL to SAW

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Ariana Afghan AirlinesNot in an alliance
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Kam AirNot in an alliance

KBL to SAW with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

Via Ankara (ESB)Ariana Afghan Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet
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Via Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR)Kam Air the whole way
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Via Tehran (IKA)Mahan Air and Iran Airtour, then AJet
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Via Kuwait (KWI)Kam Air, then Pegasus, Kuwait Airways and 1 more
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Via Dubai (DXB)flydubai the whole way
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Via Doha (DOH)Kam Air, then Pegasus and Qatar Airways
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Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways, then Pegasus
Via Riyadh (RUH)Kam Air, then Pegasus and AJet
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Via Jeddah (JED)Kam Air and Ariana Afghan Airlines, then Flynas, Pegasus and 2 more
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KBL to SAW: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from KBL to SAW?

Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air fly nonstop from Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (SAW).

How far is Kabul from Istanbul by plane?

Kabul (KBL) and Istanbul (SAW) are 2,205 miles (3,548 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does KBL to SAW cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KBL to SAW with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Kabul and Istanbul?

The most direct connections are through Ankara (ESB), Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR), Tehran (IKA), Kuwait (KWI) and Dubai (DXB). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Kam Air through Mazar-I-Sharif.

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Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.