Flying from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Kabul Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Kabul is 30 minutes ahead of Muscat and observes the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MCT to KBL flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat Airport to Kabul Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCT and KBL:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Kabul Airport (KBL)
308 € is the lowest price for a one-way Muscat Airport to Kabul Airport flight. Return flights start at 506 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from MCT to KBL, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Muscat Airport to Kabul Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Muscat Airport to Kabul Airport.
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
79% of flights that leave from Muscat Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Muscat to Muscat Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MCT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Muscat Airport to Kabul Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kabul Airport (KBL)
Reserve a hotel near KBL if you have a late Muscat Airport to Kabul Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Kabul Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
Kabul Airport to the centre of Kabul has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kabul Airport (KBL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Kabul Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Kabul in March.
The warmest month in Kabul is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Muscat Airport to Kabul Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to KBL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kabul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Afghanistan just waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres south-west of Kabul, a visit to Kandahar will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak), Dahla Dam and Ahmad Shah Baba Abdulali Masjeed.