The 12 Best Day Trips from Ḩawallī

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 12 good day trips from Ḩawallī, Kuwait, led by Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Al Aḩmadī. The closest is Ar Riqqah, about 35 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 12 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Ḩawallī

  1. 1

    Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north of Ḩawallī

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

  2. 2

    Basrah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Ḩawallī

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

  3. 3

    Al Aḩmadī, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south of Ḩawallī
  4. 4

    Khorramshahr, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Ḩawallī
  5. 5

    Abadan, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north of Ḩawallī
  6. 6

    Umm Qaşr, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north of Ḩawallī
  7. 7

    Al Fāw, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north-east of Ḩawallī
  8. 8

    Al Faḩāḩīl, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south of Ḩawallī
  9. 9

    Al Khafjī, Saudi Arabia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-east of Ḩawallī
  10. 10

    Ar Riqqah, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south of Ḩawallī
  11. 11

    Al Manqaf, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south of Ḩawallī
  12. 12

    Al Jahrā’, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km west of Ḩawallī

A sample day: Ḩawallī to Al Başrah al Qadīmah

  1. 07:30Leave Ḩawallī
  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 Ḩawallī
  7. 17:40Home in Ḩawallī

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ḩawallī?
The best day trips from Ḩawallī are Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Al Aḩmadī, Khorramshahr, Abadan. The closest is Ar Riqqah, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ḩawallī?
Ar Riqqah is the closest, 22 km south of Ḩawallī, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ḩawallī?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Ḩawallī: Ar Riqqah (35 min), Al Manqaf (40 min), Al Aḩmadī (45 min), Al Faḩāḩīl (35 min), Al Jahrā’ (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Ḩawallī for a day out?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah is the largest city in day-trip range, 132 km north of Ḩawallī and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Ḩawallī?
For a weekend away from Ḩawallī, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Basrah (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Al Başrah al Qadīmah (132 km, 2 hr 5 min), Khorramshahr (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Abadan (115 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ḩawallī?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Basrah at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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