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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Başrah al Qadīmah | 73 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Basrah | 70 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Ahvaz | 140 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Nasiriyah | 97 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Khorramshahr | 105 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Al ‘Amārah | 98 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Abadan | 121 km SE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Ash Shaţrah | 116 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Al Qurnah | 17 km E | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Umm Qaşr | 120 km SE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Kūt-e ‘Abdollāh | 136 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Sūsangerd | 110 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Al Madīnah
- 1
Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south-east of Al Madīnah2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.
Also nearby: Abū al-Kahṣīb, Az Zubayr, Al Hārithah.
- 2
Basrah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-east of Al Madīnah2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.
- 3
Ahvaz, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Al Madīnah4 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Nasiriyah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km west of Al Madīnah3 hr round trip - 5
Khorramshahr, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-east of Al Madīnah3 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Al ‘Amārah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north of Al Madīnah3 hr round trip - 7
Abadan, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Al Madīnah3 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Ash Shaţrah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-west of Al Madīnah3 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Al Qurnah, Iraq
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km east of Al Madīnah50 min round trip - 10
Umm Qaşr, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-east of Al Madīnah3 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Kūt-e ‘Abdollāh, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km east of Al Madīnah4 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Sūsangerd, Iran
Full-day tripAbout 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.
- 08:30Leave Al Madīnah
- 09:55Arrive in Al Başrah al Qadīmah (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Başrah al Qadīmah
- 15:55Head back to Al Madīnah
- 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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