Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Muzaffarabad travel guide

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You're Going to Love Muzaffarabad

With a population of 725,000, Muzaffarabad is the largest city in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Muzaffarabad deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Muzaffarabad

Muzaffarabad in December
Estimated hotel price
$12
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muzaffarabad in December
Estimated hotel price
$12
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Muzaffarabad in June, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 12.9″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Muzaffarabad, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to Muzaffarabad

Plane

When flying to Muzaffarabad, you’ll arrive at Muzaffarabad (MFG), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Muzaffarabad is to pick up a car rental from Islamabad, which is about 49 miles from Muzaffarabad. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Classique Car Rentals, among others, in Islamabad.

Plane

When flying to Muzaffarabad, you’ll arrive at Muzaffarabad (MFG), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Muzaffarabad is to pick up a car rental from Islamabad, which is about 49 miles from Muzaffarabad. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Classique Car Rentals, among others, in Islamabad.

Airports near Muzaffarabad

Airlines serving Muzaffarabad

British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,365 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,959 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,043 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (445 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (684 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (423 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (243 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (55 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,075 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Muzaffarabad

Most booked hotels in Muzaffarabad

Pearl Continental Hotel, Muzaffarabad
4 stars
Excellent (8, 536 reviews)
$75+

Renting a car in Muzaffarabad

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Muzaffarabad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19.

Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Muzaffarabad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19.