Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kabul is UTC+4:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your LHR to KBL flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kabul International Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a popular stopover on the LHR to KBL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
At the moment, C$481 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$1,058. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LHR to KBL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kabul International Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kabul International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Kabul International Airport flight? Grab your luggage and go straight to a nearby hotel. Two great 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)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kabul International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Kabul. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kabul International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kabul, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to KBL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kabul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Afghanistan you should also 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).
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Afghanistan, consider Jalalabad, roughly 121 kilometres east of Kabul. Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park are among the biggest draws.