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The 13 Best Day Trips from Ahvaz

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Ahvaz, Iran, led by Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Khorramshahr. The closest is Shūshtar, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ahvaz at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Al Başrah al Qadīmah123 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Basrah125 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Khorramshahr109 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Dezful121 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Al Madīnah140 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Abadan115 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Bandar-e Māhshahr97 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Andīmeshk131 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Al Qurnah124 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Az Zubayr139 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Īz̄eh126 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Shūshtar83 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Masjed Soleymān90 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Ahvaz

  1. 1

    Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-west of Ahvaz3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

    Also nearby: Abū al-Kahṣīb, Al Hārithah.

  2. 2

    Basrah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south-west of Ahvaz3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

  3. 3

    Khorramshahr, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Ahvaz3 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Dezful, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north of Ahvaz3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Al Madīnah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km west of Ahvaz4 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Abadan, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south of Ahvaz3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Bandar-e Māhshahr, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Ahvaz3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Andīmeshk, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Ahvaz4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Al Qurnah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km west of Ahvaz3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Az Zubayr, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-west of Ahvaz4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Īz̄eh, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Ahvaz4 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Shūshtar, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Ahvaz2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Masjed Soleymān, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-east of Ahvaz2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ahvaz to Al Başrah al Qadīmah

A realistic pace for Al Başrah al Qadīmah, 123 km from Ahvaz. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Ahvaz
  2. 09:25Arrive in Al Başrah al Qadīmah (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Başrah al Qadīmah
  6. 15:25Head back to Ahvaz
  7. 17:20Home in Ahvaz

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ahvaz?
The best day trips from Ahvaz are Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Khorramshahr, Dezful, Al Madīnah. The closest is Shūshtar, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ahvaz?
Shūshtar is the closest, 83 km north of Ahvaz, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Ahvaz for a day out?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah is the largest city in day-trip range, 123 km south-west of Ahvaz and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ahvaz?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Al Madīnah at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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