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The 13 Best Day Trips from Al Qurnah

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 Al Qurnah, Iraq, led by Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Ahvaz. The closest is Al Madīnah, 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 Qurnah at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Al Başrah al Qadīmah68 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Basrah65 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ahvaz124 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Nasiriyah112 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Khorramshahr96 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Al ‘Amārah95 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Al Madīnah17 km W25 minHalf-day trip
Abadan112 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ash Shaţrah128 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Az Zubayr74 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Umm Qaşr118 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Kūt-e ‘Abdollāh119 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Sūsangerd94 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Al Qurnah

  1. 1

    Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-east of Al Qurnah2 hr 40 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 15 min by car65 km south-east of Al Qurnah2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

  3. 3

    Ahvaz, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Al Qurnah3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Nasiriyah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Al Qurnah3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Khorramshahr, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-east of Al Qurnah3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Al ‘Amārah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north of Al Qurnah3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Al Madīnah, Iraq

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km west of Al Qurnah50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Abadan, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Al Qurnah3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ash Shaţrah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km west of Al Qurnah4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Az Zubayr, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south of Al Qurnah2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Umm Qaşr, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south-east of Al Qurnah3 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Kūt-e ‘Abdollāh, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km east of Al Qurnah3 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Sūsangerd, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-east of Al Qurnah3 hr round trip

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

A realistic pace for Al Başrah al Qadīmah, 68 km from Al Qurnah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Al Qurnah
  2. 09:50Arrive in Al Başrah al Qadīmah (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Başrah al Qadīmah
  6. 15:50Head back to Al Qurnah
  7. 17:10Home in Al Qurnah

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Al Qurnah?
The best day trips from Al Qurnah are Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Ahvaz, Nasiriyah, Khorramshahr. The closest is Al Madīnah, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Al Qurnah?
Al Madīnah is the closest, 17 km west of Al Qurnah, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Al Qurnah?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Al Qurnah: Al Madīnah (25 min).
What is the biggest city near Al Qurnah for a day out?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah is the largest city in day-trip range, 68 km south-east of Al Qurnah and about 1 hr 20 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 Qurnah?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ash Shaţrah at 128 km, around 2 hr by car.

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