Travelling from London to Kabul International Airport (KBL): What you need to know
You can select from multiple airports when planning a flight from London to Kabul International Airport (KBL). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Kabul is four hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Kabul International Airport is located in Kabul, which operates on the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to KBL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your travels. When looking for a cheap flight from London to KBL, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is an option when you're setting off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Kabul International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Kabul International Airport with a stop at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). A major stopover between London Gatwick Airport and KBL, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to KBL flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a flight ticket from London to Kabul International Airport (KBL) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular transfer point.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Kabul International Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Arriving on a late flight from London to Kabul International Airport? Grab your luggage and go directly to the comfort of a hotel near KBL. Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment will have you turning out the lights sooner.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Currently, Rs72,444 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Kabul International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs168,398. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to KBL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your London to Kabul International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Kabul International Airport (KBL). June is the busiest month to visit Kabul. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
Book a London to KBL flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kabul to range from 16ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Kabul International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 8ºC.
More about Kabul
Start your Kabul trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Kabul International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Gardens of Babur (Bagh-e-Babur), National Museum of Afghanistan and Ancient Stupa are attractions you won't want to skip in Kabul.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've done Kabul, now it's time to explore other parts of Afghanistan. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Jalalabad to check off its top attractions. From Raihan Garden RK to Abdul Haq Park and Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Another worthwhile stop in Afghanistan, Kunduz is located about 241 kilometres north of Kabul. Make room in your schedule for highlights including بالاحصار كندز (كهندژ) Kunduz Fort.