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If you travel by plane from Kabul, you need to reach Kabul International Airport (Hamid Karzai International Airport). From Kabul International Airport, you can travel to many destinations with many airlines. Turkish Airlines also organizes seven flights a week from Istanbul to Kabul. The journey from Kabul to Istanbul lasts 5 hours.

There is a time difference of 2 hours and 30 minutes between Kabul and Turkey. For example, when it is 10.30 am in Kabul, the clock may still show 08.00 am in Turkey. But Afghanistan does not apply day light saving time. Therefore, time difference with Kabul is 2 hours 30 minutes in winter and 1 hour 30 minutes in summer. When you travel from Kabul to Istanbul, it is useful to consider these differences.

There is still no advanced urban transportation network in Kabul. Due to the fact that the city is located in a mountainous area, the rail system does not exist in this area. Buses and taxis are the most commonly used means of transportation within the city. You can also choose to walk to the airport instead of driving. Obtaining a map of Kabul would help you not to encounter problem with urban transportation.

Bus

The bus is one of the most used vehicles in urban transportation in Kabul. Buses in the city are comfortable and modern. But the direction information and the numbers of the buses are in Pashtun. You can find out which buses go to Kabul International Airport if you would have a Pashtun dictionary with you a guide on this subject on your own.

Taxi

Visitors often prefer to take taxis for transportation in Kabul. Many of the taxi drivers know a little English. But just in case, you would write that you want to go to Kabul International Airport in local language on a paper and give it to the taxi driver.

Car Rental

You can rent a car to go to Kabul International Airport and get rid of the stress of catching the plane. With the car you will rent, you will not need to carry your heavy luggage between long distances on public transport vehicles.

Airport Information

Kabul International Airport, which connects Afghanistan's capital city Kabul to many points of the world, offers a more comfortable and enjoyable flight experience to its passengers with the renovation works. Improvements at the airport have resulted in the addition of a new international terminal and the old terminal is now being used for domestic flights.

Airline companies such as Turkish Airlines (THY), Emirates, Flydubai, Air India, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Ariana Afghan, Safi Airways, Kam Air, Mahan Air, SpiceJet, East Horizon Airlines and Iranian Aseman Airlines provides flights to Kabul. The airport of the city has free Wi-Fi, a duty free, currency exchange and ATM.

At the same time, you can eat at the restaurants in the terminal, and make benefit of the post office and car parking. It is not advised to have an alcoholic drink with you on your way to Kabul. It is a crime to have an alcoholic drink with you when you land here.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located 9 km from the city center. Since the airport is located close by, getting to the city center from the airport is very easy and convenient. The most preferred method of transportation is by taxi. Other transportation alternatives you can use to get to the city center from the airport are trains, buses, and cars.  

Taxi

Taking a taxi to the city center is a very appealing transportation alternative, especially due to the airport’s close proximity to the city. Taxis are a great option for those with excess baggage or those who are unfamiliar with the city. You can pay the taxi fare using a credit cards or cash. You can also take advantage of a private taxi service from the airport for a certain fee.

Train

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center is by train, however the airport isn’t directly served by train. The closest train station is the Liverpool South Parkway Rail Station, the Liverpool Lime Street Station or the Hunts Cross Rail Station, which are accessibly by bus or taxi. Buses that provide transportation between the airport and the Liverpool South Parkway Rail Station include bus number 500 and 86A. From this station you can transfer to a train to the city center or other cities nearby. The airport is also connected to the Liverpool Lime Street Station by bus number 500 and the Hunts Cross Rail Station by bus 89 and 81A.

Bus

Buses are another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. The 500 Airport Flyer bus service provides transportation from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to the city center.

Rental Car

Renting a car is a great way to enjoy the city and its surrounding areas. Renting a car is a reliable and convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center and get around in the city during your stay. However, renting a car can be expensive. Rental car companies located at the airport that you can choose from include international companies such as National, Budget, and Hertz. If you want to save time you can always book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. Making a reservation online beforehand also avoids the possibility of any complications that could occur when renting on-site.