Flying from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport to Kabul International Airport.
Mazar-I-Sharif and Kabul are in the UTC+4:30 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of ten weekly Mazar-I-Sharif Airport to Kabul International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Kam Air is the earliest flight available. Kam Air operates the latest service of the day at 19:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MZR to KBL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Kabul (and then discovering more of Afghanistan!) is a cinch with Kam Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport to Kabul International Airport.
Kam Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating MZR to KBL flights, Kam Air has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mazar-I-Sharif Airport to Kabul International Airport flight is Rs21,453. A return fare is currently Rs42,793. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MZR to KBL, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport to Kabul International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MZR to KBL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Mazar-I-Sharif Airport (MZR)
To reach Mazar-I-Sharif Airport from central Mazar-I-Sharif, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late Mazar-I-Sharif Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment are comfortable options near KBL.
Getting from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
Kabul International Airport to central Kabul has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport to Kabul International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Kabul in April.
When booking your flight from Mazar-I-Sharif Airport to Kabul International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kabul, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MZR to KBL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've seen Kabul, now it's time to discover other parts of Afghanistan. Journey around 451 kilometres south-west to Kandahar to tick off its top attractions. From First Fountain to Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak), your itinerary will be busy.
Around 121 kilometres east of Kabul, Jalalabad is another favourite stop in Afghanistan. No visit is complete without checking out Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park.
