The 15 Best Day Trips from Aleppo
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 15 good day trips from Aleppo, Syria, led by Gaziantep, Latakia, Ḩamāh. The closest is Al Bāb, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Aleppo
- 1
Gaziantep, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north of AleppoKnown for Gaziantep Hayvanat Bahçesi.
- 2
Latakia, Syria
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Aleppo - 3
Ḩamāh, Syria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south of Aleppo - 4
Antakya, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km west of Aleppo - 5
İskenderun, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Aleppo - 6
Osmaniye, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north-west of Aleppo - 7
Al Bāb, Syria
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km north-east of Aleppo - 8
Idlib, Syria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km south-west of Aleppo - 9
Samandağ, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km west of Aleppo - 10
Kilis, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north of Aleppo - 11
Arsuz, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Aleppo - 12
Suruç, Turkey
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-east of Aleppo - 13
Manbij, Syria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-east of Aleppo - 14
As Salamīyah, Syria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south of Aleppo - 15
Al-Tabqa, Syria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km east of Aleppo
A sample day: Aleppo to Gaziantep
- 08:30Leave Aleppo
- 10:00Arrive in Gaziantep (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15Gaziantep Hayvanat Bahçesi
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Gaziantep
- 16:00Head back to Aleppo
- 17:30Home in Aleppo
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Aleppo?
- The best day trips from Aleppo are Gaziantep, Latakia, Ḩamāh, Antakya, İskenderun. The closest is Al Bāb, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Aleppo?
- Al Bāb is the closest, 37 km north-east of Aleppo, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Aleppo?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Aleppo: Al Bāb (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Aleppo for a day out?
- Gaziantep is the largest city in day-trip range, 97 km north of Aleppo and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Aleppo?
- For a weekend away from Aleppo, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Latakia (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Suruç (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), As Salamīyah (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Al-Tabqa (131 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Aleppo?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Latakia at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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