Major city · Afghanistan
Jalalabad
Spend a half‑day in Jalalabad if you are passing eastward; otherwise skip due to security and limited services.
Jalalabad is a provincial capital on the Kabul‑Khyber highway, known for orange and palm groves, emerging cricket facilities and a handful of museums and parks. Travel is possible but the main highway is hazardous and security advice should be followed. One half‑day is enough to see the main sights and sample local food before moving on.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AFN
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less heat)
- avoid Jun–Aug (45–50 °C (113–122 °F), extreme heat)avoid Jun–Aug (113–122 °F (45–50 °C), extreme heat)
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- JAA
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- Central Asia ↗Keep every hotel registration slip or its e-registration record until you leave Uzbekistan and Tajikistan; border officers can ask for proof of where you slept and fine gaps.
- Central Asia ↗Land borders between Central Asian states open and shut with politics and demarcation deals; confirm the exact post is open to foreigners the week you cross.
- Afghanistan ↗Check your own government travel advice for Afghanistan before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Afghanistan ↗Visas and internal permits come from the Taliban authorities and change without notice; no independent tourist route is documented here.
- Afghanistan ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Afghanistan before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Jalalabad119 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jalalabad, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards, ATMs and most international transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Afghanistan-wide
- SafetySecurity can change quickly; the Kabul‑Jalalabad highway is hazardous and the city sees occasional unrest.
- Emergency numbers119 police · 112 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckJAA Jalalabad Airport (Domestic flights; limited schedule, check airlines).
- Getting aroundTaxis are the main transport; walking works in the central market area.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JAA Jalalabad Airport (Domestic flights; limited schedule, check airlines)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jul
Avoid
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
Aug
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Sep
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jalalabad: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jun
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Jul
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
1 rd
Aug
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis are the main transport; walking works in the central market area. No public bus network.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kabul
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Highway bus or private car, about 1 h 45 min
Road safety concerns; only if security permits.
Peshawar (Pakistan)
skipDoor to door: ≈3 h
Cross the Khyber Pass by bus, about 2 h
Border crossing requires visas and may be closed.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Spinghar Hotel
Basic government hotel in city park; clean, safe, low cost
Taj Mahal Guesthouse
Guesthouse with Wi‑Fi, pool in summer; US$80 per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- AFN 300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- AFN 500–800 excl. bed
- High
- AFN 800+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- The Kabul‑Jalalabad highway is one of the world’s most dangerous; traffic accidents are common.
- Security situation can change rapidly; follow your government’s travel advice.
- Summer heat can reach 45–50 °C (113–122 °F); carry water and avoid midday travel.Summer heat can reach 113–122 °F (45–50 °C); carry water and avoid midday travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 119
- Ambulance
- 112
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jalalabad. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (cooler, less heat) · avoid Jun–Aug (45–50 °C, extreme heat)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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