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The 12 Best Day Trips from Al Madīnah

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Al Madīnah, Iraq, led by Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Ahvaz. The closest is Al Qurnah, about 25 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Al Madīnah at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Al Başrah al Qadīmah73 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Basrah70 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ahvaz140 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Nasiriyah97 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Khorramshahr105 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Al ‘Amārah98 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Abadan121 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ash Shaţrah116 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Al Qurnah17 km E25 minHalf-day trip
Umm Qaşr120 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Kūt-e ‘Abdollāh136 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Sūsangerd110 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Al Madīnah

  1. 1

    Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south-east of Al Madīnah2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

    Also nearby: Abū al-Kahṣīb, Az Zubayr, Al Hārithah.

  2. 2

    Basrah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-east of Al Madīnah2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

  3. 3

    Ahvaz, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Al Madīnah4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Nasiriyah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km west of Al Madīnah3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Khorramshahr, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-east of Al Madīnah3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Al ‘Amārah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north of Al Madīnah3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Abadan, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Al Madīnah3 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ash Shaţrah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-west of Al Madīnah3 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Al Qurnah, Iraq

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km east of Al Madīnah50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Umm Qaşr, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-east of Al Madīnah3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Kūt-e ‘Abdollāh, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km east of Al Madīnah4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Sūsangerd, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-east of Al Madīnah3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Al Madīnah to Al Başrah al Qadīmah

A realistic pace for Al Başrah al Qadīmah, 73 km from Al Madīnah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Al Madīnah
  2. 09:55Arrive in Al Başrah al Qadīmah (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Başrah al Qadīmah
  6. 15:55Head back to Al Madīnah
  7. 17:20Home in Al Madīnah

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Al Madīnah?
The best day trips from Al Madīnah are Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Ahvaz, Nasiriyah, Khorramshahr. The closest is Al Qurnah, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Al Madīnah?
Al Qurnah is the closest, 17 km east of Al Madīnah, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Al Madīnah?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Al Madīnah: Al Qurnah (25 min).
What is the biggest city near Al Madīnah for a day out?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah is the largest city in day-trip range, 73 km south-east of Al Madīnah and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Al Madīnah?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ahvaz at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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