Travel guide: Jalalabad, Afghanistan
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Local facts
Travel essentials for Jalalabad, Afghanistan — what to expect on the ground. Jalalabad sits in Afghanistan (Asia), in a subtropical climate band — subtropical northern-hemisphere band with mild winters and warm summers. Nearest airport: JAA serves the area. Local timezone is Asia/Kabul, which matters for arrivals and check-ins. It sits at 34.43°, 70.47° — useful for weather, daylight, and route planning. Use the live tools below to plan around these facts.
- RegionAfghanistan, Asia
- Climate bandsubtropical northern-hemisphere band with mild winters and warm summers
- Nearest airportJAA
- TimezoneAsia/Kabul
- Coordinates34.43, 70.47
- Located in the Northern Hemisphere
Jalalabad is a city in the east of Afghanistan, the capital of the Nangarhar province, set in a lowland valley on the Kabul river, between Kabul and the famous Khyber Pass on the border with Pakistan. It is a warm, green, low-lying city, milder than the mountains around it, historically an important stop on the trade route between Kabul and Peshawar, and a centre of orchards and farmland. Jalalabad is the main city of eastern Afghanistan and a gateway for trade with Pakistan through the Khyber Pass. However, Afghanistan has experienced decades of conflict and instability, and the security situation is very serious; governments strongly advise against all travel to the country. It is essential to rely on current official advice, which will warn against any travel. Jalalabad is reached by road from Kabul, though travel is unsafe. The climate is warm, hot in summer and mild in winter.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jalalabad?
Jalalabad is a city in the east of Afghanistan, the capital of Nangarhar province, set in a lowland valley on the Kabul river, between the Afghan capital, Kabul, and the Khyber Pass on the border with Pakistan. It is a warm, green city, the main centre of eastern Afghanistan.
Is it safe to travel to Jalalabad?
No. Afghanistan has experienced decades of conflict and instability, and the security situation is very serious. Governments strongly advise against all travel to the country, including Jalalabad, and it is essential to rely on current official advice before considering any journey.
What is Jalalabad known for?
Jalalabad is the main city of eastern Afghanistan and a historic stop on the trade route between Kabul and Peshawar in Pakistan, through the Khyber Pass. Set on the Kabul river, it is a warm, green city known for its orchards and farmland, and it handles much of Afghanistan's trade with Pakistan.
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