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Flights from Colombo to Kabul

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Flight Duration21 h and 50 mFlights between Colombo and Kabul take, on average, 21 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Kabul
Destination airportKabul International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Kabul
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Kabul
One-way average Price£702The average price for a flight Colombo - Kabul at Opodo is £702, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookAugustAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Kabul when departing from Colombo
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Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 2,023 mi
Colombo airports
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi
Kabul airports
Kabul International Airport (KBL)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Colombo to Kabul flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Kabul (Afghanistan) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Kabul route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • Arrival airport: Kabul International Airport (KBL)

The weather in Kabul

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kabul, temperatures average around 31ºC in the warmest months and roughly -6ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 32ºC
  • Lows: down to -7ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Kabul

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Colombo to Kabul:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kabul. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Kabul

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Kabul?
When you fly from Colombo to Kabul the average price is £702. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Kabul at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Colombo to Kabul. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Kabul?
The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Kabul are July, October and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Kabul?
The best time of the year to go to Kabul when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Kabul from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, January and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Kabul.
How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Kabul?
The total flight time between Colombo and Kabul is of around 21 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,023.23 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Kabul compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Kabul can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 0º ºC in Kabul, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

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