Capital · Afghanistan
Kabulکابل
Check your own government's travel advice before any planning: most governments advise against all travel to Afghanistan, and this page gives general facts only, not a recommendation to go.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (mild, before summer heat and dust or winter cold)
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow, and poor heating in much of the city)
- Airport
- KBL
- Nights
- 0
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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.
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, in a high valley of the Hindu Kush at about 1,800 m. Its old city, gardens and markets have been shaped by more than four decades of conflict and, since 2021, by the current administration's rules for foreign visitors and for women in particular. Conditions change with little notice, so treat every detail here as background, not a plan.
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
- KBL Hamid Karzai International (Domestic and a small number of regional international routes; schedules and carriers change often — check current status before booking)
Weather and climate
Kabul: 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.
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local taxis and private cars with a driver are the normal way to move; there is no ride-hailing app in wide use. Access to specific districts and checkpoints changes without notice, so follow current official guidance rather than a fixed route.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Wazir Akbar Khan
Former diplomatic quarter; the guesthouses used by the few foreign visitors and aid staff who do travel here.
Shar-e-Naw
Central shopping and restaurant streets, closer to the bazaars.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Watch out
- Check your own government's travel advice: most advise against all travel to Afghanistan.
- Entry rules, visas and local restrictions change with little notice; verify with official sources close to your travel date, not this page.
- Dress and conduct rules are strictly enforced, including required covering for women; follow local customs closely.
- International cards rarely work: bring cash and confirm current currency-exchange practice locally.
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 Kabul. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (mild, before summer heat and dust or winter cold) · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow, and poor heating in much of the city)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- 4 things to watch out for
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
Meanwhile
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Kabul