Major city · Iraq
AmediAmadiya
Half a day is enough to see the old town, the Great Mosque and the view; add a meal at Silav waterfall and you fill a full day. Overnight only if you want to hike or visit fruit farms.
Amedi is a small hilltop town in Iraqi Kurdistan, 10 km from the Turkish border. Its main draw is the setting: a flat-topped mountain with views over the valleys. The old town has a 12th-century mosque, Assyrian ruins and a former synagogue. Most visitors come for a few hours from Dohuk or Zakho, eat kebab at the Silav waterfall, buy tahini and leave.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IQD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Airports
- EBL · OSM
- Nights
- 0
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- 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.
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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
Emergency numbers for Amedi104 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Amedi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in dinars and US dollars covers almost everything: see Insurance & payments above.Iraq-wide
- SafetyAmedi is safe for tourists during the day.
- Emergency numbers104 police · 122 ambulance · 115 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEBL Erbil International Airport (About 2.5 h drive; taxis available.).
- Getting aroundAmedi is small and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealKebab meal at Silav waterfallIQD 5,000–10,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Dohuk–Amedi one waycheckIQD 10,000–15,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomIQD 20,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomIQD 35,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomIQD 60,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IQD 25,000 · Mid IQD 45,000 · High IQD 80,000
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
- EBL Erbil International Airport (About 2.5 h drive; taxis available.) · OSM Mosul International Airport (About 1.5 h drive; check security situation.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Aug
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Amedi: 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Jul
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Aug
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 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
Amedi is small and walkable. Taxis wait at the entrance; a ride to the waterfall or back to Dohuk costs about IQD 10,000–15,000 (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dohuk
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi, about 30 min
Larger city with hotels, restaurants and a bazaar.
Zakho
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Taxi, about 45 min
Border town with a market and the Delal bridge.
Batifa
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Taxi, about 20 min
Small town with a waterfall and a canyon.
Gundik
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Taxi, about 15 min
Village with a ruined castle and a view.
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.
Amedi town
A few guesthouses; basic. Book ahead.
Dohuk
30 min drive; more options. Day-trip from there.
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
- IQD 20,000–35,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IQD 35,000–60,000 excl. bed
- High
- IQD 60,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × IQD 35,000 | IQD 35,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IQD 45,000 | IQD 90,000 |
| Taxi Dohuk–Amedi round trip1 × IQD 25,000 · check | IQD 25,000 |
| Lunch at Silav waterfall (kebab and drink)2 × IQD 8,000 | IQD 16,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IQD 16,600 |
| Trip total≈ IQD 91,300 per person per day, bed included | IQD 182,600 |
2026 estimate in IQD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Kebab meal at Silav waterfall | IQD 5,000–10,000 |
| Tahini, 1 kg jar | IQD 5,000–8,000 |
| Honey, 500 g | IQD 10,000–15,000 |
| Taxi Dohuk–Amedi one waycheck | IQD 10,000–15,000 |
| Bottle of water | IQD 500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The road up is narrow and winding; taxis drive fast.
- No ATMs in Amedi; bring cash (IQD or USD).
- Alcohol is not sold in Amedi; Dohuk has shops.
- Check your government travel advice for Iraqi Kurdistan before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 104
- Ambulance
- 122
- Fire
- 115
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بۆ ئەم ناونیشانە، تکایەTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police104
- Ambulance122
- Fire115
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Dohuk–Amedi: IQD 10,000–15,000, about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Amedi–Silav waterfall: IQD 3,000–5,000
Say or show
- سڵاو — Hello (sllaw)
- سوپاس — Thank you (supas)
- بە چەندە؟ — How much? (ba chanda?)
- تاكسی — Taxi (taksî)
- تاڤگە — Waterfall (tavge)
Kurdish (Kurmanji) is the main language in Amedi. Arabic is also understood.
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 Amedi. 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 · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Great Mosque, the citadel and Silav waterfall with opening hours and entry fees (check).
- Eat pages for the kebab restaurants at the waterfall.
- Taxi fare table from Dohuk and Zakho.
Sources
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