The 15 Best Day Trips from Cizre

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 Cizre, Turkey, led by Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Mosul, Batman. The closest is Silopi, about 40 min by car, and 2 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 Cizre

  1. 1

    Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-east of Cizre

    Known for الدواسة.

  2. 2

    Mosul, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-east of Cizre

    Known for الدواسة.

  3. 3

    Batman, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Cizre
  4. 4

    Dihok, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-east of Cizre
  5. 5

    Al Qāmishlī, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km west of Cizre
  6. 6

    Sumayl, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-east of Cizre
  7. 7

    Simele, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-east of Cizre
  8. 8

    Kızıltepe, Turkey

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Cizre
  9. 9

    Mardin, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km west of Cizre
  10. 10

    Sīnah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-east of Cizre
  11. 11

    Silopi, Turkey

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km east of Cizre
  12. 12

    Siirt, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Cizre
  13. 13

    Zaxo, Iraq

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south-east of Cizre
  14. 14

    Nusaybin, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km west of Cizre
  15. 15

    Hakkâri, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Cizre

A sample day: Cizre to Al Mawşil al Jadīdah

  1. 07:30Leave Cizre
  2. 09:40Arrive in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55الدواسة
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
  6. 15:40Head back to Cizre
  7. 17:50Home in Cizre

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cizre?
The best day trips from Cizre are Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Mosul, Batman, Dihok, Al Qāmishlī. The closest is Silopi, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cizre?
Silopi is the closest, 26 km east of Cizre, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Cizre?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Cizre: Silopi (40 min), Zaxo (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Cizre for a day out?
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah is the largest city in day-trip range, 138 km south-east of Cizre and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Cizre?
For a weekend away from Cizre, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Kızıltepe (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Hakkâri (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Mosul (138 km, 2 hr 10 min), Al Mawşil al Jadīdah (138 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cizre?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kızıltepe at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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