Travelling from Toronto to Kabul International Airport (KBL): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Toronto to Kabul International Airport (KBL), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main terminals.
Kabul is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Toronto. Kabul International Airport is located in Kabul, which runs on the UTC+4:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to KBL, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Kabul International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Pearson International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on schedule at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to KBL flight? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The trip to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Toronto to Kabul International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Kabul International Airport (KBL)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from Toronto to Kabul International Airport. Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment are comfortable choices near KBL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Currently, ر.ق. 2,224 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Kabul International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 4,357. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to KBL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Kabul International Airport (KBL). Visit Kabul in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Toronto to KBL flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Kabul, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Kabul International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 8ºC.
More about Kabul
Start your Kabul trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Kabul International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Kabul when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Gardens of Babur (Bagh-e-Babur) followed by National Museum of Afghanistan and Ancient Stupa.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've visited Kabul, now it's time to discover more of Afghanistan. Travel about 113 kilometres east to Jalalabad to tick off its top sights. From Raihan Garden RK to Abdul Haq Park and Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Another well-known destination in Afghanistan, Kunduz is around 241 kilometres north of Kabul. Be sure to visit highlights including بالاحصار كندز (كهندژ) Kunduz Fort.
