Snapshot
Afghanistan at a glance
- Capital
- Kabul
- Area
- 652,864 km²
- Calling code
- +93
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
- View mobility score and coverage
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Explore Kabul, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Snapshot
A place to start
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Kabul
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Kabul. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
7 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Eidgah Mosque is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Pul-e Khishti Mosque is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Abdul Rahman Mosque is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Kabul Tower is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Arg, Kabul is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Mausoleum of Timur Shah Durrani is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
Open the currency calculator →. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
5.6 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Kabul. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
KBL airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabul International Airport | KBL | 5.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Khost International Airport | KHT | 150.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | MZR | 300.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Fayzabad Airport | FBD | 313.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport | KDH | 457.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | HEA | 638.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Kabul · OAKB
11483 × 164 ft
ASPKhost · OAKS
8740 × 148 ft
ASPNot recorded
Mazar-i-Sharif · OAMS
9843 × 147 ft
ASPFayzabad · OAFZ
6049 × Unknown width ft
PSPNot recorded
Kandahar · OAKN
10532 × 148 ft
ASPGuzara · OAHR
9888 × 150 ft
ASPTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Kabul. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 7 ideas for Kabul — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Eidgah Mosque is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Pul-e Khishti Mosque is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Shah-Do Shamshira Mosque is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Abdul Rahman Mosque is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Kabul Tower is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Arg, Kabul is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Mausoleum of Timur Shah Durrani is one option for your time in Kabul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
Your travel toolkit
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