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KBL Hamid Karzai International Airport

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Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL) serves Kabul, about 6 km northeast of Kabul. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKBL
ICAOOAKB
ServesKabul
From centre6 km
Non-stop15
Airlines11
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Elevation1791 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Hamid Karzai International Airport to Kabul

The airport is about 6 km northeast of Kabul, about 17 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~17 minmetered
Private transfer~17 minfixed upfront
Car rental~17 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KBL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Jalalabad115 km120 min—
Ghazni134 km141 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Hamid Karzai International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kabul ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Hamid Karzai International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 15 destinations, operated by 11 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ariana Afghan Airlines · Kam Air · Hankook Airline · Pakistan International Airlines · Iran Aseman Airlines · Fly Dubai · Turkish Airlines · Emirates · Spicejet · Air India Limited

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Hamid Karzai International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Hamid Karzai International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Kabul shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Hamid Karzai International Airport to the centre of Kabul?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 6 km northeast of Kabul, about 17 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Hamid Karzai International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Hamid Karzai International Airport to Kabul?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Hamid Karzai International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Hamid Karzai International Airport?
About 15 destinations, including Delhi, Dubai, Herat, Islamabad. 11 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Hamid Karzai International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Hamid Karzai International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Hamid Karzai International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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