Kabul to Istanbul (KBL-IST): nonstop upgrade & award space

Turkish Airlines, Kam Air, and Ariana Afghan Airlines fly the KBL to IST nonstop about 11 times a week. With Turkish Airlines flying most of the schedule, the long-haul premium cabin opens when that one carrier decides it does, which is why the calendar matters more than the search. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines across every KBL to IST date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed . Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

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Kabul to Istanbul flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for KBL to IST, last checked against our schedule feed on September 6, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Schedule data dated .

Scheduled nonstop departures from Kabul (KBL) to Istanbul (IST)
Date Flight Airline Departs KBL Arrives IST Duration Aircraft
TK 707Turkish Airlines08:5012:555h 35m332
RQ 9909Kam Air17:1021:305h 50m340
TK 707Turkish Airlines08:5012:555h 35m332
TK 707Turkish Airlines08:5012:555h 35m332
RQ 9909Kam Air17:1021:305h 50m340
FG 719Ariana Afghan Airlines18:1522:155h 30m735
TK 707Turkish Airlines08:5012:555h 35m332
TK 707Turkish Airlines08:5012:555h 35m332
TK 707Turkish Airlines08:5012:555h 35m332
TK 707Turkish Airlines08:5012:555h 35m332
FG 719Ariana Afghan Airlines18:1522:155h 30m735

Showing all 11 scheduled KBL to IST departures across the next 7 days with service. Later dates are on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline has not filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are IATA equipment codes as filed, and can change up to departure.

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Award seats on KBL to IST departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines, date by date. Open the calendar for Kabul to Istanbul to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each KBL to IST departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Kabul to Istanbul nonstop

Carriers operating KBL to IST nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

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Frequently asked questions about KBL to IST

How far is Istanbul from Kabul?
KBL to IST covers about 2,229 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the schedule table on this page lists each scheduled departure with its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from KBL to IST?
Turkish Airlines, Kam Air, and Ariana Afghan Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines.
How many flights a week are there from KBL to IST?
About 11 nonstop flights a week run between Kabul and Istanbul in the current schedule, operated by Turkish Airlines, Kam Air, and Ariana Afghan Airlines. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.
What time do flights from KBL to IST depart?
Scheduled KBL to IST nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 08:50 and 18:15, local time at Kabul. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on KBL to IST?
Open the KBL to IST route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Turkish Airlines, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

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