Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kabul is UTC+4:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you get on your SEA to KBL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kabul International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a well-known stop between SEA and KBL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
At the moment, 532 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.127 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SEA to KBL, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kabul International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kabul International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SEA.
To reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kabul International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've landed on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment are good options near KBL.
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 driving.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
The quietest month for a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kabul International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Kabul based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kabul International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Kabul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEA to KBL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kabul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Afghanistan just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-west of Kabul, a trip to Kandahar will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like First Fountain, Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak).
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Afghanistan, consider Jalalabad, roughly 121 kilometres east of Kabul. Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park are among the biggest draws.
