How to get fromKandy to Kabulby plane, train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Kabul by plane, train, or bus

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Fly from Kandy
best
1. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Kabul (KBL)plane KDW - KBL
21h 38m
$321–864
Train to Hatton, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain
2. Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Kabul (KBL)plane NUF - KBL
25h 32m
$312–869
Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Thanamalwilabus
2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Kabul (KBL)plane WRZ - KBL
24h 54m
$319–874

Kandy (KDW) to Kabul (KBL) flights

17Weekly Planes

24h 55mAverage Duration

$310Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,286.9 km
Duration: 21h 38m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kabul, Afghanistan?

Cinnamon Air, Flydubai, and two other airlines fly from Kandy (KDW) to Kabul (KBL) twice daily.

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Kabul(opens in a new window), Afghanistan(opens in a new window)

Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. Located in the eastern half of the country, it is also a municipality, forming part of the Kabul Province; it is administratively divided into 22 municipal districts. According to 2023 estimates, the population of Kabul was 4.95 million people. In contemporary times, the city has served as Afghanistan's political, cultural, and economical center, and rapid urbanisation has made Kabul the 75th-largest city in the world and the country's primate city.

Things to do in Kabul

Gardens of Babur(Opens in a new window)

The Gardens of Babur, locally called Bagh-e Babur (Pushto: باغ بابر/Persian: باغ بابر), is a historic park in Kabul, Afghanistan, and also the last resting-place of the first Mughal emperor Babur. The gardens are thought to have been developed around 1528 AD (935 AH) when Babur gave orders for the construction of an ‘avenue garden’ in Kabul, described in some detail in his memoirs, the Baburnama.

Kabul Zoo(Opens in a new window)

The Kabul Zoo is located in Kabul, Afghanistan, on the bank of the Kabul River. The zoo's director is ‘Aziz Gul Saqeb.

National Museum of Afghanistan(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Afghanistan (Persian: موزیم ملی افغانستان, Muzem-e milli-ye Afghanistan; Pushto: د افغانستان ملی موزیم, De Afghanistan Milli Meauziam), also known as the Afghan National Museum or sometimes the Kabul Museum, is a two-story building located 9 km southwest of the center of Kabul City in Afghanistan. As of 2014, the museum is under major expansion according to international standards, with a larger size adjoining garden for visitors to relax and walk around.

Jinnah Hospital(Opens in a new window)

Jinnah Hospital (Pushto: جناح روغتون; شفاخانه جناح) is a 400-bed hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. The hospital is built by the Pakistani government. It is presently undergoing construction and slated for completion. It is named after the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Places to stay in Kabul

Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

One Bedroom Apartment IN Azizi Star Tower Klola Pushta Rd(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Kabul Grand Hotel(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Afghan Arya Guest House & Tours(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

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