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

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Abu Dhabi to Kabul
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,119 mi 3h nonstop +0.5h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

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, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 32A 3h – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to KBL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
187
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 7 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.
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 flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
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 approximately 3h. The route covers 1,119 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from AUH to KBL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DXB and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to KBL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to KBL ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,119 miles (1,800 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).