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Flights from Cairo to Kabul

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Kabul. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 7h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 38m
CAIKBLDXB

Cairo to Kabul at a glance

Fastest journey7h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Cairo to Kabul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CAI Dubai (DXB) KBL
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, flydubai, Kam Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 38m
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CAI Abu Dhabi (AUH) KBL
Leg 1: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 43m
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CAI Istanbul (IST) KBL
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m
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CAI Kuwait City (KWI) KBL
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 06m
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CAI Riyadh (RUH) KBL
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 32m
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CAI Jeddah (JED) KBL
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Alexandria Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,583 km2,225 miles
Journey time
7h 38mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hKabul vs Cairo
Currency in Kabul
USD
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → KBL

Flights from Cairo to Kabul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Kabul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Kabul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,583 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Kabul?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Istanbul (IST) and Kuwait City (KWI). EgyptAir flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Kabul?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Kabul?
Kabul is 2.5 hours ahead of Cairo.

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