The 12 Best Day Trips from Dihok
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 Dihok, Iraq, led by Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Mosul, Erbil. The closest is Zaxo, 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.
Day trips from Dihok at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Mawşil al Jadīdah | 60 km S | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Mosul | 60 km S | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Erbil | 118 km SE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Cizre | 88 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Silopi | 63 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| 'Ākra | 81 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Zaxo | 41 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Soran | 140 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Hakkâri | 103 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Yüksekova | 139 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Şırnak | 86 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Al-Hamdaniya | 75 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Dihok
- 1
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south of Dihok2 hr 20 min round tripKnown for الدواسة.
- 2
Mosul, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south of Dihok2 hr 20 min round tripKnown for الدواسة.
- 3
Erbil, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south-east of Dihok3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for الشركة متين سولة.
Also nearby: Khasnahzān, Baḥarkah, Pīrmām.
- 4
Cizre, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-west of Dihok2 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Silopi, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Dihok2 hr 30 min round trip - 6
'Ākra, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km east of Dihok2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Zaxo, Iraq
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km north-west of Dihok1 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Soran, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Dihok4 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Hakkâri, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Dihok3 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Yüksekova, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-east of Dihok4 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Şırnak, Turkey
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Dihok2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Al-Hamdaniya, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south-east of Dihok2 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Dihok to Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
A realistic pace for Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, 60 km from Dihok. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Dihok
- 09:40Arrive in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah (1 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 Dihok
- 16:50Home in Dihok
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Dihok?
- The best day trips from Dihok are Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Mosul, Erbil, Cizre, Silopi. The closest is Zaxo, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Dihok?
- Zaxo is the closest, 41 km north-west of Dihok, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Dihok?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Dihok: Zaxo (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Dihok for a day out?
- Al Mawşil al Jadīdah is the largest city in day-trip range, 60 km south of Dihok and about 1 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 Dihok?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Soran at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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