Kandahar to Dubai (KDH–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KDH–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Kam Air and Ariana Afghan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 769 miles in approximately 2h 35m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ Kam Air | 2 | 733 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| FG Ariana Afghan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Other ways to reach Dubai from Kandahar
| Metric | KDH→DXB | UET→DXB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from KDH | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 5 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 26m |
Travel Essentials
KDH: +0430 · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Kandahar, it's 5.5:00 PM in Dubai.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
KDH–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KDH to DXB
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Kam Air and Ariana Afghan Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KDH to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KDH to DXB is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 769 miles (1,238 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Quetta (UET).