Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Kabul is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your EDI to KBL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Kabul International Airport. Many travellers pass through Istanbul Ataturk Airport when flying between EDI and KBL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Kabul International Airport flight is Rs94,746. A return ticket right now is Rs211,849. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EDI to KBL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kabul International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from EDI to KBL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kabul International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Kabul International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near EDI:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Getting in late on an Edinburgh Airport to Kabul International Airport flight? Collect your bags and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two options close to KBL are Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment.
Getting from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
Kabul International Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from the centre of Kabul. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kabul International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kabul in April.
The warmest month in Kabul is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Kabul International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to KBL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kabul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Afghanistan just waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometres south-west of Kabul, a visit to Kandahar will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like First Fountain, Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak).
Around 121 kilometres east of Kabul, Jalalabad is another essential stop in Afghanistan. Start your sightseeing at Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park.