Major city · Syria
Kobaniكوباني
Skip Kobani for now: security remains fragile, checkpoints and possible unexploded ordnance make travel unsafe.
Kobani, a Kurdish‑majority city of about 45 000 people, is known for the 2014‑15 battle against ISIS. Access is only by road, the security situation is volatile and there is no public transport. Most visitors stay one night if they go, but current advice is to avoid travel.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SYP
- Best months
- Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat) and any period of heightened conflict (check)
- Airport
- none nearby
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Syria before …
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Syria ↗Check your own government travel advice for Syria before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Syria ↗No independent tourist entry route is documented here.
- Syria ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Syria 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 Kobani112 ▾
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 Kobani, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs generally do not work in Syria: see Insurance & payments above.Syria-wide
- SafetySecurity remains fragile; travel is not recommended without a local guide and up‑to‑date security briefings.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 110 ambulance · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Getting aroundCity is walkable; taxis are the only motorised option.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomSYP 2,000
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomSYP 3,500
- High-end bedBasic hotel room, a night, per roomSYP 6,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SYP 3,000 · Mid SYP 5,000 · High SYP 8,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Map of Kobani
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kobani: 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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 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
City is walkable; taxis are the only motorised option. No bus or bike rentals.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tell Abyad
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
Road via Syrian government‑controlled highway, about 2 h drive
Border crossing status changes frequently; check latest security updates before traveling.
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.
Gedo Hotel
Small hotel about 2 min walk from city centre; basic rooms.
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
- 3,000 SYP excl. bed
- Mid
- 5,000 SYP excl. bed
- High
- 8,000 SYP excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room1 × 1 night × SYP 2,000 | SYP 2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × SYP 3,000 | SYP 3,000 |
| Taxi from Raqqa (round‑trip)1 × SYP 1,500 | SYP 1,500 |
| eSIM, 1 week data1 × SYP 2,500 | SYP 2,500 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SYP 1,350 |
| Trip total≈ SYP 10,350 per person per day, bed included | SYP 10,350 |
2026 estimate in Syrian pounds; flights and visas excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Crossing checkpoints between Syrian government‑controlled roads and SDF‑controlled Kobani can be risky; check current status.
- Mürşitpınar border crossing with Turkey is closed (check).
- Unexploded ordnance may be present in rubble zones; avoid without a guide.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 110
- Fire
- 113
Pocket card
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Kobaniكوباني
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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بۆ ئەم ناونیشانە، تکایەTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance110
- Fire113
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Erbil (Iraq) for Syrian‑related assistance; Syrian embassies are not operational in Kobani.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Raqqa → Kobani (one way): ≈ 1 500 SYP, 2 h drive
Say or show
- سڵاو — Hello (slaw)
- سوپاس — Thank you (spas)
- چەندە؟ — How much? (chenda?)
- هوتێڵ لە کوێیە؟ — Where is the hotel? (hotel le koyê?)
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 Kobani. 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: Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat) and any period of heightened conflict (check)
- 0 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Monitor checkpoint status via SDF or UN OCHA updates.
- If travel becomes safe, consider a guided walk to the Resistance Monument and nearby ruins.
Sources
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