Travelling from Kabul Airport (KBL) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Kabul.
Every week, there are five Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, take the 18:20 Kam Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:30 with Ariana Afghan Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your KBL to JED flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Kam Air has direct flights from Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Jeddah — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if your schedule allows.
Kam Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Ariana Afghan is the most punctual carrier that offers KBL to JED flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between KBL and JED include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kabul Airport (KBL) to Jeddah Airport (JED)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport flight is C$447. A round-trip ticket is currently C$861. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KBL to JED if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KBL to JED by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport.
Handy information about Kabul Airport (KBL)
When it comes to Kabul Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Kabul Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Kabul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near KBL? If you've booked an early flight from Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
If you're coming in on a late Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near JED:
Explore without limits with a Jeddah Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and experience more of Jeddah and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Jeddah Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport to central Jeddah has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Jeddah in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Kabul Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from KBL to JED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Jeddah, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 88 kilometres east to Mecca to tick off its leading sights. From Almashar Alharam Mosque to Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif, your itinerary will be busy.