Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Kabul is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Ottawa and is in the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your YOW to KBL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Currently, 783 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.453 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from YOW to KBL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kabul International Airport.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kabul International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near YOW:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment are great 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)
June is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kabul International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Kabul in April.
The warmest month in Kabul is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kabul International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from YOW to KBL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kabul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Afghanistan waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-west of Kabul, a trip to Kandahar will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like First Fountain, Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak).
Around 121 kilometres east of Kabul, Jalalabad is another favourite stop in Afghanistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park.