Flying from Dubai to Kandahar Airport (KDH): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Kandahar Airport (KDH). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the two main airports in Dubai.
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Dubai to Kandahar Airport flight.
Kandahar is 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Kandahar Airport is located in Kandahar, which follows the UTC+4:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Dubai to KDH, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can take a direct flight from Dubai to Kandahar Airport (KDH) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB).
You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Kandahar Airport with Kam Air. This top airline offers services from DXB.
Kam Air is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DXB to KDH.
Kam Air shines when it comes to on-time performance. A dependable 82.35% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Kandahar Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Dubai Airport:
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights complete their journey on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to KDH flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 56.64%.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Kandahar Airport (KDH)
Rs54,351 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Kandahar Airport. Return flights start at Rs124,589. These fares may change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to KDH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Dubai to Kandahar Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Kandahar Airport (KDH)
August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Kandahar Airport (KDH). Visit Kandahar in March for a more low-key escape.
Book a Dubai to KDH flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kandahar to range from 23ºC to 42ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Kandahar Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 16ºC.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've visited Kandahar, now it's time to discover more of Afghanistan. Travel about 88 kilometres south-east to Chaman to tick off its popular sights. From Jama Masjid Haji Hasan to Haji Bana Masjid and Jama Masjid Abu Baker Saddique, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Another major destination in Afghanistan, Khān Neshīn is about 225 kilometres south-west of Kandahar. Make time for highlights including Khan Neshin Castle.
