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Cheap Flights to Afghanistan
| Most popular in | July | High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | C$ 1939 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | C$ 1660 | From Toronto to Kabul |
Cheapest prices for Afghanistan flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Afghanistan?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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Price
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C$ 1648 - C$ 2626
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Temperature
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3 - 30 °C
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Rainfall
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0 - 39 mm
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When is the best time to book flights to Afghanistan?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Afghanistan, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Afghanistan?
The cheapest day to fly to Afghanistan is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Friday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
At the moment, flights in the evening are likely to offer the best value for money for your Afghanistan trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.
How long is the flight to Afghanistan from Canada?
There are several destinations in Afghanistan where Canadian travellers can fly. When flying from Toronto to Kabul, the flights can be as short as 17h 55m or last as long as 26h 35m. The length of the flight will depend on the airline, the number of stops, and where the stops take place. Travellers can also travel to Mazar I Sharif from Toronto on flights that can be as long as 31h 30m or as short as 22h 55m depending on the chosen flight.
Which cities offer direct flights to Afghanistan?
Unfortunately, at this time where are no direct, nonstop flights into Turkey from Canada. However, Turkey flight deals can be found with stopover flights that touch down at some point before reaching Turkey. Flights into Kabul from Toronto are available from airlines like Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Ukraine International. When going to Mazar I Sharif, passengers can board a plane in Toronto from Turkish Airlines, Air Transat, or TAP Air Portugal.
What is the best way to travel around Afghanistan?
Ariana Afghan Airways is in the Kabul airport and offers local routes to other cities in Afghanistan. There are public buses for travelers to use in Kabul, but the service is not always completely reliable. Travellers in Afghanistan should be aware that the road quality is not the best, but many locations are in the process of being restored. Some of the highways that are capable of traffic include the Kandahar-Herat and Kabul-Kandahar routes. To drive in the country, travellers must have an international driving permit.
What are some things to do in Afghanistan?
Most travellers from Canada who are visiting Afghanistan will spend time in the capital of Kabul. This city is one of the most beautiful in the country and features ancient citadel walls, several parks, Bala Hissar, and many museums. The Kabul Museum is a common choice to visit and has many artefacts on display for visitors including Greco-Bactrian Buddha statues. Sharh I Zohak, also known as the red city, is only 11 kilometres from Bamiyan. This is the location of one of the most famous ancient citadels which overlooks a cliff. Those who want to enjoy the outdoors can take a hike through the Valley of Paghman, which is about an hour and a half from the capital city.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Afghanistan?
Visiting Afghanistan from Canada requires a passport that is valid for at least six months after arrival. Travellers will also need to have a visa available to visit this location. Visa options include a business visa or a tourist visa. Single entry visas allow you to stay 60 days in three months as a tourist of 30 days in three months with multiple entries as a business guest. Processing of visas for Afghanistan can take up to two weeks, although a three-day option is available for an extra fee. In most cases, extensions are not available.
