Peshawar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Peshawar

With a population of 1.22 million, Peshawar is the largest city in North-West Frontier, Pakistan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Peshawar to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Peshawar

Peshawar in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1060
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peshawar in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1060
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Peshawar in June, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Peshawar, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Peshawar

Plane

When flying to Peshawar, you’ll arrive at Peshawar (PEW), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Peshawar, you’ll arrive at Peshawar (PEW), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Peshawar

Airlines serving Peshawar

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,864 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (211 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (410 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
flydubai
Good (69 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (32 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Peshawar

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,317 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,354 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Peshawar

Hiring a car in Peshawar

Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Peshawar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,042 and ₹ 1,389.

Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Peshawar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,042 and ₹ 1,389.