Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Kabul's timezone is UTC+4:30, making Kabul 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your YVR to KBL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight is ر.ق. 2,759. A return ticket is currently ر.ق. 5,954. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from YVR to KBL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kabul International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from YVR to KBL.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Kabul International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near YVR:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Stay within a quick transfer of arrivals if you're landing on a late Vancouver International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant is one option close to KBL. Or check in and recharge your batteries at Orhan Apartment before heading to your final destination.
Getting from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
From Kabul International Airport, Kabul is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kabul International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kabul in April.
Book your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Kabul International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Kabul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to KBL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kandahar is just one of the many places in Afghanistan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kabul. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include First Fountain, Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak).
Jalalabad is another standout destination in Afghanistan and is around 121 kilometres east of Kabul. No journey is complete without dropping by Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park.
