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Jalālābād: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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.

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Now in the cityJalālābād+30°CClear · sunset 05:50 PMupdated 05:43 PM
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Jalālābād in pictures24 photos
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Getting there and staying

Flight, airport, hosts and rent

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2 sources · As of September 19, 2026
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Safety and health

Official travel advice and the medical minimum

Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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Addition of information about UK Government support (see ‘Do not travel to Afghanistan’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • civil unrest
  • crime
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
  • natural disasters
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There was no change to the advisory level. Do not travel to Afghanistan due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, natural disasters, and limited health facilities. Do not travel to Afghanistan for any reason We urge American citizens in Afghanistan to leave immediately. U.S. citizens seeking U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Bacha Khan International Airport PEW109 km away — the nearest airport
Kabul International Airport KBL115 km from the centre
Khost International Airport KHT140 km from the centre

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