Islamabad (ISB) to Kabul (KBL) is a 351 km journey. It is flown nonstop by Kam Air, with an estimated block time of about 1h 05m. SafirAvia issues tickets on all of these airlines on our own IATA accreditation and sends you options in writing. We do not publish fares on this page because they change several times a day; send your dates for today's price.
Kabul is currently 0 hours 30 minutes behind of Islamabad. The small time difference makes same-day meetings or onward travel realistic.
How to fly Islamabad to Kabul
Nonstop service is operated by Kam Air. Nonstop flights are the sensible default on a sector this short.
Visa and documents
Visa for Pakistani passport holders (Afghanistan): Visa required before travel. Visa required before travel; Pakistani nationals are not eligible for the e-Visa programme available to most other nationalities, so a visa must be obtained through the embassy/consulate.
- As of September 2026 — check current security and border-crossing advisories before booking
Rules change; confirmed again with you before ticketing. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Best time to book
Peaks follow school holidays and Eid; Malaysia and Thailand also see high demand around Chinese New Year. Fares are usually easiest in the shoulder months.
Departing from Islamabad
Islamabad International Airport (opened 2018) sits about 25 km south-west of the city near Fateh Jang; allow 45–60 minutes from Blue Area or Bahria Enclave. International departures use the single main terminal; check-in for Saudi and Gulf flights typically opens 3 hours before departure.
Serves: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Murree, Abbottabad, Mirpur (AJK).
Distance and times are computed from airport coordinates (OurAirports) and typical cruise speeds; airline and visa data checked 2026-09-18.