Abu Dhabi to Kabul (AUH–KBL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY Etihad
32A
9:55 AM
+04 TA
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32A
2:15 PM
+04 TA
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32A
3:10 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
IST Istanbul 22h 10m EYGAJU → TK Istanbul (IST) to Kabul flights
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Abu Dhabi to Kabul
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,119 mi 3h nonstop +0.5h ahead

AUH–KBL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,119 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–KBL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 14 32A 3h – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to KBL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to KBL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
IST ~22h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
191
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kabul from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Kabul International Airport.
Metric AUH→KBL DXB→KBL
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 14 28
Flight time 3h 3h 30m
Dubai (DXB) to Kabul flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Kabul International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Kabul is 0.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · KBL: +0430

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 6.5:00 PM in Kabul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,119 mi / 1,800 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan. Visas must be obtained from an Afghan embassy or consulate before travel. There is no visa-on-arrival or eVisa option. Processing times and entry conditions vary and should be confirmed directly with the Afghan diplomatic mission.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–KBL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Kabul route.
Route details
Distance1,119 mi / 1,800 km
Flight time3h
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: KBL
Full nameKabul International Airport
IATA / ICAOKBL / OAKB
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Elevation5,877 ft / 1,791 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to KBL flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Kabul International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,119 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUH to KBL: Etihad Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul.
Kabul is 0.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from KBL to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to KBL

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Kabul International Airport (KBL) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUH to KBL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to KBL is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,119 miles (1,800 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).