The 15 Best Day Trips from Khasnahzān

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 Khasnahzān, Iraq, led by Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Mosul, Kirkuk. The closest is Baḥarkah, about 25 min by car, and 1 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 Khasnahzān

  1. 1

    Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km west of Khasnahzān

    Known for الدواسة.

  2. 2

    Mosul, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of Khasnahzān

    Known for الدواسة.

  3. 3

    Kirkuk, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south of Khasnahzān

    Known for اندورا ستي.

  4. 4

    Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of Khasnahzān
  5. 5

    Dihok, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north-west of Khasnahzān
  6. 6

    Piranshahr, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-east of Khasnahzān
  7. 7

    Ash Sharqāt, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-west of Khasnahzān
  8. 8

    Sumayl, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-west of Khasnahzān
  9. 9

    Simele, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-west of Khasnahzān
  10. 10

    Qeładizê, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km east of Khasnahzān
  11. 11

    Baḥarkah, Iraq

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-west of Khasnahzān
  12. 12

    Sīnah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Khasnahzān
  13. 13

    Rānyah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Khasnahzān
  14. 14

    'Ākra, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north of Khasnahzān
  15. 15

    Soran, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Khasnahzān

A sample day: Khasnahzān to Al Mawşil al Jadīdah

  1. 08:30Leave Khasnahzān
  2. 10:00Arrive in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15الدواسة
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
  6. 16:00Head back to Khasnahzān
  7. 17:30Home in Khasnahzān

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Khasnahzān?
The best day trips from Khasnahzān are Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, Mosul, Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah, Dihok. The closest is Baḥarkah, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Khasnahzān?
Baḥarkah is the closest, 16 km north-west of Khasnahzān, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Khasnahzān?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Khasnahzān: Baḥarkah (25 min).
What is the biggest city near Khasnahzān for a day out?
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah is the largest city in day-trip range, 94 km west of Khasnahzān and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Khasnahzān?
For a weekend away from Khasnahzān, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Simele (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Sumayl (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Sulaymaniyah (136 km, 2 hr 10 min), Dihok (127 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Khasnahzān?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Simele at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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