About Kandahar
Kandahar, Afghanistan's second largest city, is a historic city with a long history. In Kandahar, one of the important trade centers of the country, the economy is based on the sale of livestock, silk, wool, cotton, grain and dried fruits.
The effects of subtropical climate are seen in Kandahar. The average temperature during summer is 30 - 32 degrees Celsius, with insignificant changes during day and night, and it is very dry. In winter, the temperature drops to 5 degrees Celsius. April and October are the most preferred months to visit Kandahar.
In Kandahar, city transportation is provided by buses and taxis. The Kandahar International Airport, the gateway to the world, is not the main airport of only Kandahar, but also of southern Afghanistan. In addition to domestic flights, regular flights are organized to countries like Turkey, Pakistan, Dubai, Germany from here.
Meat is dominant in Kandahar cuisine. Plenty of spices are used in all dishes. Bread is a food that is eaten and consumed at almost every meal with every course. Local rice varieties can be enjoyed with pleasure.
The Red Mosque is considered as one of the city's symbolic structures and a must see place for visitors of the city. The natural parks along the Arghandab River offer a beautiful setting for picnics and hiking.
Transportation to Kandahar City Center from Airport
Ahmad Shah Baba Intl. - Kandahar Intl. Airport
Kandahar International Airport is located around 17 kilometres southeast of Kandahar, the second-largest city in Afghanistan. As you can prefer private transportation options to get to the city centre from Kandahar International Airport, alternatively you can rent a car.
Taxi
It is possible to arrive Kandahar city centre from Kandahar International Airport within 20-25 minutes at the very latest by taking a taxi that is waiting for you outside the terminal building and provides service 24/7. Taxi fare is around 25-30 American Dollars.
Renting A Car
If you would like to get to the city centre from Kandahar International Airport in a fastest way, you can rent a car by choosing one of the local or foreign rent-a-car firms in the terminal building of the airport.