Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kabul International Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Kabul is one hour behind Chennai and follows the UTC+4:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAA to KBL flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Kabul International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the MAA to KBL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
$458 is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Kabul International Airport flight. Return flights start at $975. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to KBL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Kabul International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MAA to KBL.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Kabul International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of all flights leaving Chennai Airport, 76.04% land on time at their destination.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Kabul International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Kabul International Airport (KBL)
Few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late Chennai 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 by car.
When to fly to Kabul International Airport (KBL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Kabul International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Kabul in April.
When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to Kabul International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Kabul, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to KBL in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Afghanistan
Kandahar is just one of the many cities in Afghanistan waiting to be explored once you've seen Kabul. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include First Fountain, Askarzai Advertising Co and Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak).
Jalalabad is another sought-after destination in Afghanistan and is around 121 kilometres east of Kabul. No trip is complete without experiencing Siri-up-Aimarat Palace سراج المارت پارک, Mall mandaee tapa and Abdul Haq Park.