Flying from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organizing your flight from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport (KBL). Explore your options for departing Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Kabul International Airport is located in Kabul. The city operates in the UTC+4:30 timezone and is 8 hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to KBL, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer and spring break.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is roughly 5 miles from central Washington DC. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveler tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Think about adding a stop at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). It's a major stopover on a flight from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport (KBL) leaving Washington Dulles International Airport. Use a longer layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a short break to browse the airport stores.
IAD is about 35 miles from central Washington DC. It'll take 51 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Washington DC to KBL? Check in to a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your vacation officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Stay minutes from the runway after your flight from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport. Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant is one option close to KBL. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Orhan Apartment before heading to your final destination.
Getting from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
Kabul International Airport to the center of Kabul is about 4 minutes in a car. It's approximately 1 mile away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport is $508. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,083. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Washington DC to KBL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
June is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Kabul, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Kabul is July, with the temperature ranging between 61ºF and 91ºF. Book your flights from Washington DC to KBL in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºF and 46ºF on average.
More about Kabul
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kabul right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Kabul International Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Kabul is to visit its top sights. Essential stops include National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul Museum and مسجد قهرمان کربلا Qahraman Karbala Mosque.
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