Dubai to Kabul (DXB–KBL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK2458
EK Emirates
7M8
4:30 AM
+04 T2
8:00 AM
+0430
3h
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FZ301
FZ flydubai
7M8
4:30 AM
+04 T2
8:00 AM
+0430
3h
M T W T F S S
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EK2177
EK Emirates
7M8
11:55 AM
+04 T2
3:35 PM
+0430
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ307
FZ flydubai
7M8
12:00 PM
+04 T2
3:35 PM
+0430
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2459
EK Emirates
7M8
9:15 AM
+0430 TI
12:25 PM
+04
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ302
FZ flydubai
7M8
10:04 AM
+0430 TI
1:15 PM
+04
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2178
EK Emirates
7M8
4:50 PM
+0430 TI
8:00 PM
+04
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ308
FZ flydubai
7M8
4:50 PM
+0430 TI
8:05 PM
+04
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RQ901
RQ Kam
340
4:55 PM
+0430 TI
7:55 PM
+04
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FG401
FG Ariana Afghan
737
5:30 PM
+0430 TI
8:00 PM
+04
3h
M T W T F S S
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Dubai to Kabul
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,048 mi 3h nonstop +0.5h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

DXB–KBL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and flydubai lead the route. The flight covers 1,048 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–KBL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 14 7M8 3h-3h10
FZ flydubai 14 7M8 3h-3h05
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FZ (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to KBL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to KBL.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 6.5:00 PM in Kabul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,048 mi / 1,686 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 10m.
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.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–KBL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Kabul route.
Route details
Distance1,048 mi / 1,686 km
Flight time3h to 3h 10m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 42 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: KBL
IATA / ICAOKBL / OAKB
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Elevation5,877 ft / 1,791 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to KBL flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Kabul International Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,048 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and flydubai.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from DXB to KBL. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through URC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kabul is 0.5 hours ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from KBL to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to KBL

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kabul International Airport (KBL) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and flydubai. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to KBL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to KBL ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,048 miles (1,686 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via URC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.