Getting around Afghanistan

Air:

The national carrier is Ariana Afghan Airways (www.flyariana.com), based at Kabul airport.

Kam Air (www.kamair.com) also operates local routes between Kabul and outlying cities such as Herat.

Side of road:

Right

Road quality:

Much of the Afghan road network was destroyed during the 2001 conflict, but large parts have been restored, including the Kabul-Kandahar highway and the Kandahar-Herat highway.

Documentation:

International Driving Permit required.

Getting around towns and cities:

Public buses operate within Kabul, but the service is unreliable, with many of the buses alling into a state of disrepair.

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