Capital city in Kabul Province, Afghanistan
Getting around Kabul
How to get around Kabul
Travel is by private car with a trusted driver. Domestic flights run from Kabul; there are no ride apps, and checkpoints are frequent.
Ways to get around Kabul
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Private car with driver | About AFN 500–1,500 per trip, often negotiated in USD | Arranged through your hotel or tour operator |
| Street taxi | About AFN 100–400 | Agree the fare first; safety risk for foreigners |
| Domestic flights | From US$80–150 | Kam Air and Ariana to Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif and Kandahar |
Taxis in Kabul
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps work. Use hotel-arranged drivers; do not hail street taxis if possible.
Arriving in Kabul
Hamid Karzai International (KBL)
Pre-arranged hotel pickup is essential; about 5 km from center, 15–30 min with checkpoints. Few international flights, mainly via Dubai and Istanbul.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Not advisable to drive: checkpoints, attacks and poor roads. Tours use local drivers.
- Onward travel in Afghanistan: Domestic flights by Kam Air and Ariana link Kabul with Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif and Kandahar; roads have Taliban checkpoints and attack risk. Tours use private drivers.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Kabul?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps work. Use hotel-arranged drivers; do not hail street taxis if possible.
What's the best way to get around Kabul?
Travel is by private car with a trusted driver. Domestic flights run from Kabul; there are no ride apps, and checkpoints are frequent.
How do I get from the airport to Kabul?
Pre-arranged hotel pickup is essential; about 5 km from center, 15–30 min with checkpoints. Few international flights, mainly via Dubai and Istanbul.
Is Kabul walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
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