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Flights from London to Kabul

There are no direct flights from London to Kabul. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Abu Dhabi, about 10h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 07m
LONKBLIST

London to Kabul at a glance

Fastest journey10h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from London 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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LON Istanbul (IST) KBL
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 07m
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LON Abu Dhabi (AUH) KBL
Leg 1: British Airways, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 39m
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LON Tashkent (TAS) KBL
Leg 1: Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 00m
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LON Dubai (DXB) KBL
Leg 1: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, flydubai, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 29m
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LON Islamabad (ISB) KBL
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 29m
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LON New Delhi (DEL) KBL
Leg 1: Air India, British Airways, IndiGo · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 10m
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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
5,707 km3,544 miles
Journey time
10h 07mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hKabul vs London
Currency in Kabul
USD
Airports
LGW, LHR, STN → KBL

Flights from London to Kabul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from London to Kabul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Abu Dhabi and Tashkent. 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 London to Kabul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,707 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Kabul?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Tashkent (TAS) and Dubai (DXB). British Airways flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Kabul?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the time difference between London and Kabul?
Kabul is 4.5 hours ahead of London.

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