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The 12 Best Day Trips from As Sālimīyah

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 As Sālimīyah, Kuwait, led by Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Al Aḩmadī. The closest is Ar Riqqah, about 30 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from As Sālimīyah at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Al Başrah al Qadīmah132 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Basrah134 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Al Aḩmadī29 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Khorramshahr124 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Abadan114 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Umm Qaşr80 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Al Fāw81 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Al Faḩāḩīl28 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Al Khafjī107 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Ar Riqqah21 km S30 minHalf-day trip
Al Manqaf27 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Al Jahrā’41 km W45 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from As Sālimīyah

  1. 1

    Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north of As Sālimīyah4 hr 10 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 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north of As Sālimīyah4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

  3. 3

    Al Aḩmadī, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south of As Sālimīyah1 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Khorramshahr, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of As Sālimīyah3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Abadan, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north of As Sālimīyah3 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Umm Qaşr, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north of As Sālimīyah2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Al Fāw, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-east of As Sālimīyah2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Al Faḩāḩīl, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south of As Sālimīyah1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Al Khafjī, Saudi Arabia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south of As Sālimīyah3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ar Riqqah, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south of As Sālimīyah1 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Al Manqaf, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south of As Sālimīyah1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Al Jahrā’, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km west of As Sālimīyah1 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: As Sālimīyah to Al Başrah al Qadīmah

A realistic pace for Al Başrah al Qadīmah, 132 km from As Sālimīyah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave As Sālimīyah
  2. 09:35Arrive in Al Başrah al Qadīmah (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Başrah al Qadīmah
  6. 15:35Head back to As Sālimīyah
  7. 17:40Home in As Sālimīyah

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from As Sālimīyah?
The best day trips from As Sālimīyah are Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Al Aḩmadī, Khorramshahr, Abadan. The closest is Ar Riqqah, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from As Sālimīyah?
Ar Riqqah is the closest, 21 km south of As Sālimīyah, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of As Sālimīyah?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of As Sālimīyah: Ar Riqqah (30 min), Al Manqaf (40 min), Al Faḩāḩīl (40 min), Al Aḩmadī (45 min), Al Jahrā’ (45 min).
What is the biggest city near As Sālimīyah for a day out?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah is the largest city in day-trip range, 132 km north of As Sālimīyah and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from As Sālimīyah?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Basrah at 134 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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