Ariana Afghan Airlines (ARIANA) is the largest airline in Afghanistan and serves as the country's National Carrier. Founded in 1955, ARIANA is the oldest airline of Afghanistan and has historical credibility in the aviation market. The company has its main base at Kabul International Airport, from where it provides flights to key domestic destinations and internationally to China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and UAE. The carrier is headquartered in Char Rahi Shaheed, Shahr-e-Naw, Kabul.