Major city · Afghanistan
Kunduzقندوز
Kunduz is a skip for most travellers: the city has few sights, security is volatile, and the rebuilt road from Pol-e Khomri is the only reason to pass through. If you must go, half a day is enough.
Kunduz is a provincial capital in northeast Afghanistan, historically a trade hub, but the 2026 security situation makes it a destination only for those with a specific reason to be there. The city has no tourist infrastructure, a handful of mosques and a traffic square, and the main draw is the road itself. Most visitors pass through en route to Mazar-e Sharif or Taloqan.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AFN
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Airport
- UND
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 5Land borders between Central Asian states open and shut w…Check your own government travel advice for Afghanistan b…
- 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 guide9 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kunduz119 ▾
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 Kunduz, 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
- SafetyKunduz is in a volatile security zone.
- Emergency numbers119 police · 119 fire · 112 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckUND Kunduz Airport (Flights from Fayzabad and Kabul via East Horizon Airlines and Kam Air; check schedules and security before booking.).
- Getting aroundLocal taxis are available; roads are poor.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within cityAFN 100–300
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomAFN 500
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomAFN 1,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomAFN 2,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget AFN 1,500 · Mid AFN 3,000 · High AFN 6,000
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
- UND Kunduz Airport (Flights from Fayzabad and Kabul via East Horizon Airlines and Kam Air; check schedules and security before booking.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Aug
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Mar (10 rain days), driest Aug (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kunduz: 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
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jul
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 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
Local taxis are available; roads are poor. The city is small enough to walk, but security conditions may make walking inadvisable.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mazar-e Sharif
cautionDoor to door: About 4–5 h
Road via Pol-e Khomri, about 3–4 h
Security situation on the road is unpredictable; check current conditions.
Taloqan
cautionDoor to door: About 3–4 h
Road, about 2–3 h
Road conditions poor; security situation check.
Pol-e Khomri
cautionDoor to door: About 2–3 h
Road, about 1–2 h
The rebuilt road is the main route; still check security.
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.
City centre
A few basic guesthouses; book through a local contact. No international hotel chains.
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 1,000–2,000
- Mid
- AFN 2,000–4,000
- High
- AFN 4,000+
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × AFN 500 | AFN 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × AFN 1,500 | AFN 1,500 |
| Taxi from airport to centre1 × AFN 500 | AFN 500 |
| Meal at local restaurant1 × AFN 300 | AFN 300 |
| Buffer 20%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | AFN 560 |
| Trip total≈ AFN 3,360 per person per day, bed included | AFN 3,360 |
2026 estimate in AFN; flights and security costs excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local restaurant | AFN 200–500 |
| Taxi ride within city | AFN 100–300 |
| Bottle of water | AFN 20–40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation is volatile: read your government's travel advice before any travel to Kunduz.
- No tourist infrastructure: no official tourist office, limited accommodation, no reliable public transport.
- Roads are poor; the rebuilt road from Pol-e Khomri is the best option for arrival by land.
- Last flights may be cancelled at short notice; have a backup plan.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 119
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police119
- Fire119
- Ambulance112
Embassy
Most countries have no diplomatic presence in Kunduz; the nearest embassy is in Kabul.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kunduz Airport → city centre: AFN 300–500 by taxi
- Taxi within city: AFN 100–300
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- تشکر — Thank you (tashakor)
- چقدر؟ — How much? (chand?)
- توالیت کجاست؟ — Where is the toilet? (tualet kojast?)
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 Kunduz. 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–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Security briefing and evacuation plan for UND.
- Verified guesthouse list with contact details.
- Road condition updates for the Pol-e Khomri–Kunduz–Mazar-e Sharif corridor.
Sources
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