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Khān Yūnis: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Khan Yunis, also spelled Khan Younis or Khan Yunus, is a city in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestine, and serves as the capital of the Khan Yunis Governorate.

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Now in the cityKhān Yūnis+26°CPartly cloudy · sunset 04:52 PMupdated 03:09 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map6
Exchange rateE£55.42per 1 $EGP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Khān Yūnis in pictures24 photos · 2 places
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about Regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
El Arish International Airport AAC56 km away — the nearest airport
Ben Gurion International Airport TLV93 km from the centre
Queen Alia International Airport AMM166 km from the centre

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