Question 1

What is the cheapest flight to Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking to fly to Afghanistan for less, look to airlines like Kam Air, flydubai, and Emirates, with prices starting at $62, $270, and $368 respectively.

Question 2

What is the most popular airport in Afghanistan to fly to?

Accepted Answer

95% of our momondo users traveling to Afghanistan in the past year chose to fly into Kabul Khwaja Rawash in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Afghanistan. The Kabul Khwaja Rawash airport serves the city of Kabul.

Question 3

What is the best day of the week to fly to Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

The best day to take a flight to Afghanistan is on Sunday, followed by Monday. Sunday and Monday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Afghanistan. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Friday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Afghanistan.

Question 4

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Afghanistan?

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Prices for flights to Afghanistan were last updated today.

Question 5

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Afghanistan?

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The number of operators available for flights to Afghanistan is 7 as of May 2024.

Question 6

How old do you have to be to fly to Afghanistan?

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The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Afghanistan.

Question 7

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

The necessary travel and health documents for your Afghanistan trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Question 8

Where can you fly directly into Afghanistan from?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, you can't fly directly to Afghanistan from any of the cities in the US currently. All the airlines departing from the various airports in the US to Kabul, Afghanistan, make one or two stops on the way. Some of the popular airports that offer connecting flights to Afghanistan include Dulles International Airport (IAD), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Out of these airports, IAD has the highest frequency of daily flights to Kabul International Airport (KBL). Therefore, if you can reliably get a one-stop or two-stop flight to Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, from IAD. Emirates, Kam Air, and Etihad Airways are some of the airlines that offer one-stop flights from IAD, Washington, to KBL, Kabul, Afghanistan. If you fly with Etihad Airways from IAD, you will have an 8h 45min layover at Abu Dhabi Intl Airport (AUG) before proceeding to KBL. You can get cheaper Afghanistan flight deals if you book one of the airlines that offer two-stop flights from Washington to Kabul, Afghanistan. Air France and Turkish Airlines are some of the airlines flying from IAD to KBL, which make two stops along the way. If you fly with Air France from IAD, you will make a 2h 20min stop at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and another 8 hours stop at AUG before proceeding to your final destination at KBL. On the other hand, Istanbul International Airport (IST) and AUG serve as the layover airports for Turkish Airlines flying to KBL from IAD.

Question 9

How do you get to the downtown from Afghanistan airport?

Accepted Answer

When connecting to the city center from Kabul International Airport (KBL), which is the Afghanistan airport serving as the destination for flights from different airports in the US, you have several transport options. Among them, Buses offer the most affordable and reliable transport options from the airport to the city center. Bus Lines 100 and 119 offer direct connections from KBL to the Kabul city center. On average, a bus takes 45 minutes to arrive in the city from the airport. The other transport option available at the airport is taxis. You can conveniently get a taxi packed immediately outside the baggage claim area. A taxi ride from the airport to the city center is about 10 minutes in light traffic. Apart from taxis and buses, you can also rent a car to connect you from KBL to the city center. Although the airport does not have rental car companies inside the airport, you can conveniently rent a car from one of the nearby rental car locations. You can connect to this rental car center from the airport using courtesy buses offered by the respective rental car companies.

Question 10

What passport or visa requirements are there when visiting Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan visa and passport are mandatory requirements for all travelers, including US citizens, flying to Afghanistan. Travelers must get their visas well in advance before arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL), Afghanistan. Failure to produce a valid visa upon landing at KBL will lead to your passport being confiscated and paying huge fines and, in some cases, deportation. Ensure you check the Afghanistan Embassy website for the most current information on Afghanistan visas. Your passport must also meet two conditions when flying to Afghanistan. The first condition is that the passport should have at least two blank pages. In addition to this, the passport should remain valid for not less than 6 months from the day you enter Afghanistan.

Question 11

What is the cheapest flight to Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking to fly to Afghanistan for less, look to airlines like Kam Air, flydubai, and Emirates, with prices starting at $62, $270, and $368 respectively.

Question 12

What is the best day of the week to fly to Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

The best day to take a flight to Afghanistan is on Sunday, followed by Monday. Sunday and Monday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Afghanistan. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Friday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Afghanistan.

Question 13

What is the most popular airport in Afghanistan to fly to?

Accepted Answer

95% of our momondo users traveling to Afghanistan in the past year chose to fly into Kabul Khwaja Rawash in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Afghanistan. The Kabul Khwaja Rawash airport serves the city of Kabul.

Best One-Way Price	$686
Best Round-Trip Price	$959
Fastest flight time	22h 10m
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Departing	Destination	Best Time	Best Price
Washington, D.C.	Kabul	19h 40m	$954
San Francisco	Kabul	24h 40m	$1,164
Dallas	Kabul	24h 35m	$1,195
Seattle	Kabul	24h 35m	$1,196
Los Angeles	Kabul	23h 50m	$1,220
New York	Kabul	15h 20m	$1,254
Boston	Kabul	24h 25m	$1,281
Houston	Kabul	24h 15m	$1,290
Denver	Kabul	24h 40m	$1,411
Oakland	Kabul	36h 45m	$1,478
Buffalo	Kabul	25h 33m	$1,574
Sacramento	Kabul	36h 55m	$1,578
Chicago	Kabul	24h 00m	$1,598
Worcester	Kabul	40h 55m	$1,599
Syracuse	Kabul	26h 08m	$1,626
Newark	Kabul	21h 50m	$1,638

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