Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Kabul's timezone is UTC+4:30, making Kabul six hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
Your SYD to KBL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to check out a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kabul International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a sought-after stop between SYD and KBL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kabul International Airport flight is $695. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,642. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to KBL, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kabul International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kabul International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SYD:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Stay moments from your arrivals gate if you're getting in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant is one option near KBL. Or check in and relax at Orhan Apartment before continuing to your final destination.
Getting from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
From Kabul International Airport, Kabul is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kabul International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Kabul based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Kabul is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kabul International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to KBL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've done Kabul, now it's time to explore more of Afghanistan. Journey about 451 kilometres south-west to Kandahar to check off its top attractions. From First Fountain to Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak), you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Jalalabad is another well-known destination in Afghanistan and is around 121 kilometres east of Kabul. No journey is complete without seeing Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park.