Travelling from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Kandahar Airport (KDH): what you need to know
Kabul and Kandahar share the same timezone, UTC+4:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KBL to KDH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Kam Air is your gateway to discovering Kandahar (and maybe even some other great corners of Afghanistan!). Check out the direct flights from Kabul International Airport to Kandahar Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Kam Air on this route.
Kam Air is the most punctual carrier operating KBL to KDH flights, with 65.38% of its services arriving as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to Kandahar Airport (KDH)
$134 is currently the best price for a one-way Kabul International Airport to Kandahar Airport flight. A return flight starts from $248. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from KBL to KDH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Kabul International Airport to Kandahar Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KBL to KDH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kabul International Airport to Kandahar Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kabul International Airport (KBL)
61.66% of flights leaving from Kabul International Airport land at their destination on time.
Kabul International Airport is about 2 kilometres from central Kabul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Kabul International Airport to Kandahar Airport? Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment are near KBL. They're an especially good choice if you have an early departure.
Getting from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to central Kandahar
Kandahar Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Kandahar. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Kandahar Airport (KDH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kabul International Airport to Kandahar Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Kandahar. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Kabul International Airport to Kandahar Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kandahar, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KBL to KDH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've done Kandahar, now it's time to explore other corners of Afghanistan. Journey about 451 kilometres north-east to Kabul to check off its must-visit sights. From National Museum of Afghanistan to Kabul Museum and فارم تحقیقاتی فاکولته زراعت پوهنتون کابلResearch Farm, Faculty of Agriculture, Kabul University, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another corner of Afghanistan, head for Herat, about 451 kilometres north-west of Kandahar. Herat Citadel (Ancient Alexandria Ariana), Herat Central Blue Mosque and Friday Mosque are among the biggest draws.
