Afghanistan Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Afghanistan

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Kabul International Airport uses KBL and Kandahar Airport uses KDH. Match actual airports for international arrivals and domestic connections in Afghanistan; airport and route information does not establish local safety or entry eligibility.

Capital
Kabul
Currency
Afghani / AFN
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Persian, Pashto, Uzbek (Arabic), Turkmen. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
IANA time zone Asia/Kabul (UTC+4:30, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in Afghanistan

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Airlines for travel in Afghanistan

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Afghanistan
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
Kam AirRQKBL / MZR / HEA / IST / JED / DEL / DOH / DXB / ISB / KWI / MED / RUHIdentify Afghan carrier Kam Air using RQ and check the operating sector.
Ariana Afghan AirlinesFGKBL / HEA / IST / JED / DEL / DXB / ESB / ISB / KDH / MZR / SVO / URCThe airline lists Kabul service in its primary flight information. Confirm current dates, sectors and actual operation.
Etihad AirwaysEYAUH / ATH / ADD / AER / AGP / AMD / AMM / AMS / ATL / BAH / BCN / BEYThe airline lists Kabul service in its primary flight information. Confirm current dates, sectors and actual operation.
flydubaiFZDXB / CMB / MLE / PEN / ZNZ / JMK / ADD / AER / AHB / AJF / ALA / AMDThe airline lists Kabul service in its primary flight information. Confirm current dates, sectors and actual operation.
Turkish AirlinesTKIST / AYT / GRU / JNB / NIM / OUA / ACC / AMM / AQJ / BJL / BKK / BKOThe airline lists Kabul service in its primary flight information. Confirm current dates, sectors and actual operation.

How to travel around Afghanistan by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Afghanistan

  • Check sector and ticket type for Kam Air domestic baggage
    Kam Air separately lists international and domestic baggage and says allowances vary by sector and ticket type. Check your booking for Afghanistan domestic connections rather than applying an international-arrival or another fare allowance.

Arriving from another country

  • Notify Kam Air and complete a PIR for arrival baggage issues
    Kam Air directs passengers with delayed or missing arrival baggage to notify its representative and complete a Property Irregularity Report. Provide necessary flight and bag details and retain the report for tracing; filing does not approve compensation.

Popular cities to visit in Afghanistan

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International routes to Afghanistan

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Popular international flight routes to Afghanistan
RouteArrival airportRegion
DXB to KBLKBLAE
IST to KBLKBLTR

Before you fly to Afghanistan

Complete these checks before departure.

Check the original agent for agent-issued Kam Air ticket changes

Kam Air’s FAQ directs agent-booked ticket changes or cancellation enquiries to the original travel agent or its call centre. Check your own fare rules before departure rather than assuming every ticket can be changed or refunded free of charge.

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Afghanistan flight and airport FAQs

Which report does Kam Air describe for missing arrival baggage?

Notify the airline representative and complete a PIR, retaining details for follow-up.