The 13 Best Day Trips from Ahvaz

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Ahvaz

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    Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-west of Ahvaz

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

  2. 2

    Basrah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south-west of Ahvaz

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

  3. 3

    Khorramshahr, Iran

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

    Dezful, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north of Ahvaz
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    Al Madīnah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km west of Ahvaz
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    Abadan, Iran

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

    Bandar-e Māhshahr, Iran

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

    Andīmeshk, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Ahvaz
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    Al Qurnah, Iraq

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

    Az Zubayr, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-west of Ahvaz
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    Īz̄eh, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Ahvaz
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    Shūshtar, Iran

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

    Masjed Soleymān, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-east of Ahvaz

A sample day: Ahvaz to Al Başrah al Qadīmah

  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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Ahvaz?
For a weekend away from Ahvaz, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Al Madīnah (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Az Zubayr (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Andīmeshk (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Īz̄eh (126 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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