Kabul to Istanbul KBL → IST, SAW
Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The cheapest return found recently is $720 with Flydubai, 25 Oct – 31 Oct, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $382 with Kam Air, 18 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $734 to $915.
Cheapest return found recently
$720
25 Oct – 31 Oct · Flydubai
Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST)
Leaves 9:15 a.m. · Return leaves 2:20 p.m. · 33 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$742
20 Oct – 25 Oct · Kam Air
Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 10:20 p.m. · Return leaves 4:00 a.m. · 10 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$720 25 Oct – 31 Octfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $706 to $1,448.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 20 Oct to 4 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Oct to compare.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct – 25 Oct | $742 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Oct – 21 Oct | $725 | Flydubai | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Oct – 31 Oct | $720 | Flydubai | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Oct – 5 Nov | $780 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Oct – 31 Oct | $1,050 | Turkish Airlines | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Nov – 3 Nov | $1,197 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Istanbul New Airport (IST) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $748 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $720.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Kam Air, Flydubai, Turkish Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $386 to $403.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$382
18 Jan 2027 · Kam Air
Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Leaves 5:05 p.m. · 16 h 55 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$382 18 Jan 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $325 to $414.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 26 Oct to 18 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | $389 | Etihad Airways | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Nov | $417 | Flydubai | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $382 | Kam Air | Kabul International Airport (KBL) → Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $382.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Etihad Airways, Flydubai, Kam Air.
Premium cabin fares from Kabul to Istanbul
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 25 Oct – 31 Oct in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kabul to Istanbul?
Return
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $725 | $720 | +3% | 23 |
| 7–13 days | $725 | $720 | +3% | 13 |
| 90–179 days | $706 | $706 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 60 to 89 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $375 | $325 | +1% | 12 |
| 30–59 days | $394 | $362 | +6% | 20 |
| 60–89 days | $373 | $373 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 180+ days | $466 | $423 | +25% | 12 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Oct – 31 Oct. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work