Kam Air (RQ) is the first and largest private airline in Afghanistan, playing a central role in the region's transportation system. Established in 2003, the carrier is based at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, from where it operates regular passenger and cargo flights. Holding the status of a national leader in the private sector, the company ensures stable air connectivity between cities in Central and South Asia, as well as the Middle East.
Unlike many low-cost carriers, Kam Air operates on a traditional network model, offering passengers multiple service classes and classic baggage allowances. The company is not a member of global aviation alliances such as Star Alliance or SkyTeam, but it actively develops its own route network, connecting important economic hubs. The carrier pays special attention to flight safety and regularity despite the region's challenging climatic conditions.
| IATA code | RQ |
| Fleet size | 12 |
| Passenger traffic | 800,000 |
| Destinations | 7 |
| Hub | Kabul |
The airline's fleet consists of reliable narrow-body aircraft, primarily based on the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families. This fleet composition allows for flexible responses to demand and effectively serves both short domestic routes and longer international destinations. Passengers value the airline for the opportunity to travel comfortably to destinations that are often not covered by major international players.
Today, Kam Air continues to be a symbol of private entrepreneurship in its country's aviation sector. Focusing on modern service standards, the airline is implementing online booking technologies and flight management via a mobile app, striving to make the travel process as accessible and clear as possible for every customer.