Nangarhar Province · Afghanistan
Jalalabad travel guide
Jalalabad is a city in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, home to about 263,000 people.
- Best months
- May, October and November
- Nearest airport
- PEW109 km · Bacha Khan International Airport
- Currency
- AFNafghani
- Time zone
- Asia/Kabul
- Language
- Arabic, Balochi, Dari
About
About Jalalabad
Jalalabad, previously known as Tarunshahr, and historically known as Nagarahara or Adinapur, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nangarhar Province. It has an estimated population of 318,733 people.
Jalalabad is the capital of Nangarhar Province. It is next to the Kabul and Kunar rivers, a short distance from the Khyber Pass. It is linked by an approximately 90 mi highway with Kabul to the west and about the same distance with Peshawar in Pakistan to the east.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Jalalabad
See
With plenty of greenery and water, Jalalabad is considered one of the most beautiful cities of Afghanistan. About 15 km from Jalalabad, a new city called Ghazi Amanullah Khan City is under development. Named after King Amanullah Khan, it is said to be the first, the biggest and the most modern city in the history of Afghanistan. Jalalabad is considered the capital of Afghan cricket, with many of the national players coming from the surrounding areas. Construction has begun near the city on one of Afghanistan's cricket stadium. It is hoped that this ground will serve the domestic competition and attract international teams.
- Mausoleum of King Amanullah Khan
- Mausoleum of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
- Mausoleum of Mohammad Gul Khan Momand
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When to go
The best time to visit Jalalabad
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Jalalabad are May, October and November. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; April is the wettest, with about 93 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Jalalabad: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW), about 109 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kabul International Airport (KBL, 115 km) and Khost International Airport (KHT, 141 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Jalalabad is on the major highway that links Kabul to Pakistan. A lot of trucks use this route to supply Kabul with food and other products. The main highway was reconstructed in 2006, which is the busiest in Afghanistan. A bus service between Jalalabad and Peshawar is available everyday. It is theoretically possible to get to Jalalabad from Kabul in 1 hour 45 minutes. Many Afghans lose their lives trying this, as many traffic accidents occur on the highway between Jalalabad and Kabul, making it one of the most dangerous in the world.
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PEW · Bacha Khan International Airport
KBL · Kabul International Airport
KHT · Khost International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Jalalabad
Stay safe
See the warning at the Afghanistan article for information on the security situation.
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Questions
Jalalabad: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Jalalabad?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Jalalabad are May, October and November. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; April is the wettest, with about 93 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Jalalabad?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW), about 109 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kabul International Airport (KBL, 115 km) and Khost International Airport (KHT, 141 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Jalalabad?
afghani (AFN).
Nearby
Destinations near Jalalabad
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.