The 15 Best Day Trips from Cizre
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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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.
Day trips from Cizre at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Mawşil al Jadīdah | 138 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Mosul | 138 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Batman | 112 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Dihok | 88 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Al Qāmishlī | 90 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Sumayl | 79 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Simele | 79 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Kızıltepe | 143 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Mardin | 127 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Sīnah | 95 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Silopi | 26 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Siirt | 70 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Zaxo | 49 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Nusaybin | 91 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Hakkâri | 140 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Cizre
- 1
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-east of Cizre4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for الدواسة.
- 2
Mosul, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-east of Cizre4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for الدواسة.
- 3
Batman, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Cizre3 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Dihok, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-east of Cizre2 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Al Qāmishlī, Syria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km west of Cizre2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Sumayl, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-east of Cizre3 hr round trip - 7
Simele, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-east of Cizre3 hr round trip - 8
Kızıltepe, Turkey
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Cizre4 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Mardin, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km west of Cizre4 hr round trip - 10
Sīnah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-east of Cizre3 hr round trip - 11
Silopi, Turkey
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km east of Cizre1 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Siirt, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Cizre2 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Zaxo, Iraq
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km south-east of Cizre1 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Nusaybin, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km west of Cizre2 hr 50 min round trip - 15
Hakkâri, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Cizre4 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Cizre to Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
A realistic pace for Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, 138 km from Cizre. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Cizre
- 09:40Arrive in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah (2 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55الدواسة
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
- 15:40Head back to Cizre
- 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.
- 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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