Kabul to Pendik, Istanbul (KBL–SAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
RQ9919
RQ Kam
340
10:30 PM
+0430 TI
2:30 AM+1
+03
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Kabul to Pendik, Istanbul
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,204 mi 5h 30m nonstop -1.5h behind 4 1-stop hubs

KBL–SAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kam Air leads the route. The flight covers 2,204 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KBL–SAW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
RQ Kam Air 6 340 5h30
Aircraft on this route
340 Airbus A340 – RQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: RQ (6 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, KBL to SAW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
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
6
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KBL to SAW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
285
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
-1.5h
Pendik, Istanbul is 1.5 hours behind Kabul.
KBL: +0430 · SAW: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Kabul, it's 4.5:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
2,204 mi / 3,547 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m.

KBL–SAW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kabul to Pendik, Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance2,204 mi / 3,547 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: KBL
IATA / ICAOKBL / OAKB
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Elevation5,877 ft / 1,791 m
Destination: SAW
IATA / ICAOSAW / LTFJ
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KBL to SAW flights.
Nonstop flights from Kabul International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport take approximately 5h 30m. The route covers 2,204 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Kam Air.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from KBL to SAW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, DOH, MED and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pendik, Istanbul is 1.5 hours behind Kabul.
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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 KBL to SAW

Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) are connected by nonstop service from Kam Air. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KBL to SAW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KBL to SAW ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,204 miles (3,547 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.