Major city · Palestine (Palestinian territories)
Qalqilya
Half a day is enough: the zoo and a daylight walk along the separation wall. Sleep in Ramallah or Nablus.
Qalqilya is a small West Bank town that fits in a few hours: the Qalqilya Zoo, the only zoo in the Palestinian territories, and a walk along the separation wall that rings the city. Most travellers pass through between Ramallah and Nablus rather than sleep here.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Ramadan daytime closures
- Airports
- TLV · AMM
- Nights
- 0–1
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Qalqilya100 ▾
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 Qalqilya, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Shekels in cash matter when closures stop ATMs: see Insurance & payments above.Palestine (Palestinian territories)-wide
- SafetyQalqilya sits inside the separation wall and access is through Israeli-controlled checkpoints, so the security situation can change within hours.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLV Ben Gurion Airport (The usual arrival airport for the West Bank; onward by shared taxi or bus via checkpoints, allow 2–3 h to Qalqilya).
- Getting aroundThe centre, zoo and wall edge are all walkable within about 30 minutes.
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
- TLV Ben Gurion Airport (The usual arrival airport for the West Bank; onward by shared taxi or bus via checkpoints, allow 2–3 h to Qalqilya) · AMM Queen Alia International Airport (Via the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge crossing from Jordan; crossing hours and permits vary, check before you travel)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qalqilya: 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
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 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
The centre, zoo and wall edge are all walkable within about 30 minutes. Shared taxis (service) run along the main streets and to the central bus station; agree the fare before you get in.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus from the central bus station, roughly 1 h 30 min depending on the checkpoint
Main hub for onward connections.
Nablus
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus from the central bus station, about 45 min
Old-city market and kanafeh.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus or shared taxi via Al-Funduq or Tulkarem, about 1 h 30 min
Few direct services; confirm the last return bus before you leave.
Door to door: About 1 h
By car or taxi via Route 60, about 45 min
Israeli settlement site; access rules and insurance cover differ, check before you go.
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.
Town centre
A handful of small hotels and guesthouses; book ahead and confirm by phone.
Ramallah or Nablus
More beds and easier logistics; Qalqilya works as a half-day stop from either.
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
- ₪120–200 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪200–350 excl. bed
- High
- ₪350+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Access is through checkpoints; carry your passport at all times and expect delays.
- The separation wall rings the city: walking it is the main sight, but do it in daylight and keep away from military positions.
- Security conditions can change within hours; check your government's travel advice and local news on the day.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 101
- Fire
- 102
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 Qalqilya. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Ramadan daytime closures
- 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
- 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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