Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kabul Airport (KBL): what you need to know
Kabul's timezone is UTC+4:30, which makes Kabul four hours 30 minutes ahead of Manchester.
Leave enough time to catch your MAN to KBL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Manchester Airport to Kabul Airport. Many passengers pass through Istanbul Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kabul Airport (KBL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Kabul Airport flight is $992. A return fare right now is $1,445. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MAN to KBL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Kabul Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights that take off from Manchester Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Kabul Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kabul Airport (KBL)
If you're getting in on a late Manchester Airport to Kabul Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KBL:
Getting from Kabul Airport (KBL) to central Kabul
Kabul Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Kabul. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kabul Airport (KBL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Kabul Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kabul in March.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Kabul Airport for July if you want to visit Kabul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to KBL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've visited Kabul, now it's time to explore other parts of Afghanistan. Travel about 451 kilometres south-west to Kandahar to check off its popular sights. From Kharqa Sharif (The Shrine of Cloak) to Dahla Dam and Ahmad Shah Baba Abdulali Masjeed, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.