Istanbul (SAW) to Kabul (KBL) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Kabul (KBL): Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air. The two airports are 2,205 miles (3,548 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Mashad, Ankara and Mazar-I-Sharif and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SAW to KBL
- FGAriana Afghan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- RQKam AirNot in an alliance
SAW to KBL with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mashad (MHD)Pegasus, then Iran Airtour
B9 - Via Ankara (ESB)Pegasus and AJet, then Ariana Afghan Airlines
FG - Via Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR)Kam Air the whole wayRQFGRQ
- Via Tehran (IKA)Pegasus and AJet, then Mahan Air and Iran AirtourW5B9
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Pegasus, Kuwait Airways and 1 more, then Kam Air
J9RQ - Via Dubai (DXB)flydubai the whole way
FGRQ - Via Doha (DOH)Pegasus and Qatar Airways, then Kam Air
RQ - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Pegasus, then Etihad Airways
- Via Riyadh (RUH)Pegasus and AJet, then Kam AirRQ
- Via Jeddah (JED)Flynas, Pegasus and 2 more, then Kam Air and Ariana Afghan Airlines
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SAW to KBL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to KBL?
Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Kabul (KBL).
How far is Istanbul from Kabul by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Kabul (KBL) 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 SAW to KBL cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to KBL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Kabul?
The most direct connections are through Mashad (MHD), Ankara (ESB), Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR), Tehran (IKA) and Kuwait (KWI). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Kam Air through Mazar-I-Sharif.
More routes
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.