The 15 Best Day Trips from Latakia

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 Latakia, Syria, led by Aleppo, Homs, Ḩamāh. The closest is Jablah, about 35 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 Latakia

  1. 1

    Aleppo, Syria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-east of Latakia

    Known for باب انطاكية.

  2. 2

    Homs, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-east of Latakia

    Known for قلعة حمص.

  3. 3

    Ḩamāh, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-east of Latakia
  4. 4

    Ţarţūs, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south of Latakia
  5. 5

    Antakya, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-east of Latakia
  6. 6

    İskenderun, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north of Latakia
  7. 7

    Tripoli, Lebanon

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south of Latakia
  8. 8

    Idlib, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-east of Latakia
  9. 9

    Samandağ, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Latakia
  10. 10

    Arsuz, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north of Latakia
  11. 11

    As Salamīyah, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south-east of Latakia
  12. 12

    Jablah, Syria

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south-east of Latakia
  13. 13

    Kırıkhan, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-east of Latakia
  14. 14

    Reyhanlı, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Latakia
  15. 15

    Ar Rastan, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-east of Latakia

A sample day: Latakia to Aleppo

  1. 07:30Leave Latakia
  2. 09:45Arrive in Aleppo (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00باب انطاكية
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Aleppo
  6. 15:45Head back to Latakia
  7. 18:00Home in Latakia

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Latakia?
The best day trips from Latakia are Aleppo, Homs, Ḩamāh, Ţarţūs, Antakya. The closest is Jablah, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Latakia?
Jablah is the closest, 23 km south-east of Latakia, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Latakia?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Latakia: Jablah (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Latakia for a day out?
Aleppo is the largest city in day-trip range, 144 km north-east of Latakia and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Latakia?
For a weekend away from Latakia, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Aleppo (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), As Salamīyah (128 km, 2 hr), Homs (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Tripoli (122 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Latakia?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Aleppo at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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