Shortest Flight
Qatar Airways
23 Sep, Wed
Ankara – Kabul
1d 20m
2 stop
ESB–KBL
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Quick Flight Summary from Ankara to Kabul
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $449
- Direct flight duration 24 hour 20 min
- Arrival airports KBL
- Best days to book Wednesday, Sunday
- Average over the last 30 days $459
Cheapest flights from Ankara to Kabul
Qatar Airways
20 Sep, Sun
Ankara – Kabul
1d 1h 20m
2 stop
ESB–KBL
Last update: 19 September 2026 20:32
Estimated Prices for Ankara to Kabul Flights
Cheapest Day23 September Wednesday
Best Price
$446
Average Price
$454
$461
$446
Key Features of the Airlines
- Budget Turkish Flights
- Domestic Focus
- Turkish Airlines Partner
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Turkey's LCC Leader
- Digital-First Airline
- Wide Turkish Network
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
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Transportation to Airport from Ankara City Center
Ankara Esenboğa Airport
The capital’s only airport Esenboğa Airport is accessible by Belko Air municipal buses, EGO buses, taxi, and personal vehicle from central locations in Ankara like Kızılay, AŞTİ, Gar, Sıhhiye and Ulus.
You can also rent a car at Esenboğa Airport, which is located 28 km from the city center.
Belko Air
Belko Air provides comfortable transportation between the airport and central locations in the city, like Kızılay, Sıhhiye, Ulus, AŞTİ, Gar and Pursaklar. You can use the 45 passenger buses 442/A and 442/K by getting on at the stops opposite the exits on the domestic arrivals floor and international arrivals floor.
Buses are equipped with internet, feature hostess services and take off every 30 minutes from 5 am till 12am and every hour from 12 am to 5 am. Taking a Belko Air bus to get to the city is an affordable option.
EGO Buses
The Esenboğa Airport is accessible by bus line 442-3, which passes through AKM, Ankara Arena and Güvenpark. The 491 bus line provides transportation between the airport and Ulus and Sihhiye but it only operates 3 times a day during the week.
Taxi
Taking a taxi within the city is generally affordable since the distances are usually close to each other. But taking a taxi to the airport is a more expensive alternative because it is located 28 km away. You can try to negotiate with the taxi driver for a lower fee.
Personal Car
The Esenboğa Airport has two parking lots. There is a multi-story parking lot, which allows for short-term and long-term parking, and an outdoor parking lot, which only allows for short-term parking.
Airport Information
Esenboğa Airport is frequently used by government staff and therefore features many amenities. Those awaiting their flight in the domestic terminal can get a quick bite to eat or some coffee at Caffe Nero, Ankar Café, Bus Gate, or Bufe Ic Hat. If you prefer local Anatolian flavors head to Tadinda Anadolu. Bomonti Brasserie is ideal for those interested in international cuisine. This terminal also has fast food restaurants like Burger King.
If you’re traveling internationally, the departure and arrival terminals have many cafes, kiosks, and bars. You can also enjoy some tax-free shopping at Duty Free after you go through passport control. Both terminals have souvenir shops and kiosks that sell general items.
Transportation to Kabul City Center from Airport
Kabul Intl. Airport
Kabul, Afghanistan's capital and largest city, is a city developed economically and culturally thanks to the Hayber Pass which connects Pakistan and Afghanistan. Babylon Gardens, Kabul Zoo, Bala Hisar, Ghazi Stadium, Kabul Museum, Darul Aman Palace, Afghan National Gallery are among the places you can see in Kabul, which hosts many civilizations.
You need to get a visa before traveling to Kabul. Private, service and regular passport holders are subjected to a visa. Diplomatic passport holders can be considered immune from visa for 90 days. In case you plan to travel to Kabul, Kabul International Airport (Hamid Karzai International Airport) will welcome you.
It is possible to travel to Kabul through direct and indirect flights with many airlines, especially Turkish Airlines (THY), from Turkey. You can reach Kabul from Istanbul in about 5 hours by plane.
One flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Kabul is carried out every day. It is also possible to have an indirect flight between Istanbul and Kabul.
Emirates and Flydubai fly from Istanbul to Kabul in connection with Dubai. Kabul International Airport is not too far from the city center. You can take a bus, taxi, private car or walk to the airport terminal. But let's also point out that reaching the terminal by foot may be dangerous.
The currency you will use for transportation will be the Afghan Afghani (AFN). Do not forget that 1 Turkish Lira is approximately 23 Afghanis.
Bus
Buses are the most commonly used means of transportation in Kabul. The one-way fare for these buses that provide transportation from the airport to the city is 15-20 Afghanis. If you want to travel by bus from the airport to the city, you should definitely have a booklet with language help; because the routes and numbers are written in the local language may not be very clear for the foreign tourists. For this reason, using a helpful booklet can make your job easier.
Taxi
If you want to reach Kabul International Airport from Kabul city center in a comfortable way, you can use taxi. You can reach the city center in a very short time by taking a taxi among the ones waiting outside the airport terminal. You can reach the city center by taxi paying between 25-30 Turkish Liras.
Car Rental
You can also get to the city center of Kabul from the airport by renting a private car. Car rental companies at Kabul International Airport would like to see your driver's license before delivering the car to you.
Kabul Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
Today
Sunday
20 Sep
27°12°
Monday
21 Sep
28°13°
Tuesday
22 Sep
29°13°
Wednesday
23 Sep
28°13°
Thursday
24 Sep
28°13°
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wingie offer the cheapest Ankara-Kabul flights?
How does Wingie offer the cheapest Ankara-Kabul flights?
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Which airports can I use for Ankara-Kabul flights?
Which airports can I use for Ankara-Kabul flights?
For Ankara-Kabul flights, you can use Ankara Esenboğa Airport as departure airport, and Kabul Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Ankara-Kabul and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Ankara-Kabul and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Ankara-Kabul is 3247 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour.
Which day is the most convenient for Ankara-Kabul flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Ankara-Kabul flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Ankara-Kabul flights is Tuesday.
Ankara-Kabul: which airline is better value on this route?
Ankara-Kabul: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Qatar Airways starts from approximately $446.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Qatar Airways | $446 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 11.09.2026
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