Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kandahar Airport (KDH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Kandahar Airport.
The timezone in Kandahar is UTC+4:30, which is 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
Flights from DXB to KDH start at 12:20 — the earliest with Kam Air. The latest departure is at 12:20 with Kam Air. In total, you can choose from three weekly Dubai Airport to Kandahar Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DXB to KDH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Kam Air is your gateway to discovering Kandahar (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Afghanistan!). Check out the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Kandahar Airport offered by this popular airline.
Kam Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 82.35% of services arriving on schedule, Kam Air is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to KDH flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Kandahar Airport (KDH)
$308 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Kandahar Airport flight. Return flights start at $564. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from DXB to KDH, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Kandahar Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Kandahar Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Getting from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to central Kandahar
Kandahar Airport to the center of Kandahar has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometers away.
When to fly to Kandahar Airport (KDH)
April is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Kandahar Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Kandahar in March.
The warmest month in Kandahar is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Kandahar Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to KDH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Afghanistan
You've done Kandahar, now it's time to explore other corners of Afghanistan. Journey around 451 kilometers north-east to Kabul to check off its top attractions. From National Museum of Afghanistan to Kabul Museum and فارم تحقیقاتی فاکولته زراعت پوهنتون کابلResearch Farm, Faculty of Agriculture, Kabul University, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 451 kilometers north-west of Kandahar, Herat is another essential stop in Afghanistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Herat Citadel (Ancient Alexandria Ariana), Herat Central Blue Mosque and Friday Mosque.
