Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kabul is UTC+4:30, which is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IAD to KBL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kabul International Airport. Many travellers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between IAD and KBL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
At the moment, RM2,051 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM3,489. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from IAD to KBL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kabul International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kabul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Touching down on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight? Collect your bags and head directly to a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to KBL are Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kabul International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Kabul in April.
The warmest month in Kabul is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Kabul International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to KBL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kabul has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Afghanistan you'll want to see. Around 451 kilometres south-west of Kabul, a trip to Kandahar will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like First Fountain, Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak).
Around 121 kilometres east of Kabul, Jalalabad is another favourite stop in Afghanistan. Start your sightseeing at Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park.