Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL) starts at 20,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL): Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 2,233 miles (3,594 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 15 ways to fly it with one stop, through Mashad, Ankara and Mazar-I-Sharif and more.
How many miles IST to KBL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 20,000–25,000 | $75.60–485 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 25,000 | $50.60–60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 29,500 | $45.60–435 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $53.60–63 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 44,000 | $45.60–435 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 44,500 | $45.60–435 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 70,000 | $120.40–479.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to KBL
- FGAriana Afghan AirlinesNot in an alliance
- RQKam AirNot in an alliance
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to KBL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
IST to KBL with one stop
15 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mashad (MHD)Iran Airtour the whole wayB9IRB9
- Via Ankara (ESB)Turkish Airlines, then Ariana Afghan AirlinesFG
- Via Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR)Kam Air the whole wayRQFGRQ
- Via Tehran (IKA)Mahan Air and Iran Airtour the whole wayIRQB+3W5B9
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways, Turkish Airlines and 2 more, then Kam AirHYHH+1RQ
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and 1 more, then Kam AirJ9
RQ - Via Islamabad (ISB)Turkish Airlines, then Kam Air and Ariana Afghan AirlinesRQFG
- Via Dubai (DXB)flydubai the whole way
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FGRQ - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, then Kam Air
RQ - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia, Turkish Airlines and 2 more, then Kam Air
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RQ - Via Moscow (SVO)Aeroflot and Southwind Airlines, then Ariana Afghan Airlines
2SFG - Via Delhi (DEL)Turkish Airlines and IndiGo, then Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air
FGRQ - Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia, Turkish Airlines and 1 more, then Kam Air and Ariana Afghan Airlines
RQFG - Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines, then Ariana Afghan Airlines
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IST to KBL: common questions
How many miles does IST to KBL cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (25,000), ANA Mileage Club (29,500) and Air Canada Aeroplan (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to KBL?
Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kabul (KBL).
How far is Istanbul from Kabul by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Kabul (KBL) are 2,233 miles (3,594 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to KBL award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Kabul?
The most direct connections are through Mashad (MHD), Ankara (ESB), Mazar-I-Sharif (MZR), Tehran (IKA) and Tashkent (TAS). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Iran Airtour through Mashad.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.