The 13 Best Day Trips from Irbid

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Irbid, Jordan, led by Damascus, Amman, Jerusalem. The closest is Zarqa, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Irbid

  1. 1

    Damascus, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north of Irbid

    Known for حمام نور الدين الشهيد.

  2. 2

    Amman, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Irbid

    Known for Fulbright Commission.

  3. 3

    Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Irbid

    Known for שער האשפות.

  4. 4

    Zarqa, Jordan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south-east of Irbid
  5. 5

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-west of Irbid
  6. 6

    East Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-west of Irbid
  7. 7

    West Jerusalem, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-west of Irbid
  8. 8

    Haifa, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Irbid
  9. 9

    Rishon LeTsiyyon, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-west of Irbid
  10. 10

    Petaẖ Tiqva, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-west of Irbid
  11. 11

    Netanya, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km west of Irbid
  12. 12

    Ashdod, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Irbid
  13. 13

    Bnei Brak, Israel

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Irbid

A sample day: Irbid to Damascus

  1. 07:30Leave Irbid
  2. 09:15Arrive in Damascus (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30حمام نور الدين الشهيد
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Damascus
  6. 15:15Head back to Irbid
  7. 17:00Home in Irbid

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Irbid?
The best day trips from Irbid are Damascus, Amman, Jerusalem, Zarqa, Tel Aviv. The closest is Zarqa, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Irbid?
Zarqa is the closest, 58 km south-east of Irbid, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Irbid for a day out?
Damascus is the largest city in day-trip range, 114 km north of Irbid and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Irbid?
For a weekend away from Irbid, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Ashdod (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Rishon LeTsiyyon (119 km, 1 hr 50 min), Tel Aviv (114 km, 1 hr 45 min), Damascus (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Irbid?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ashdod at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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