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The 13 Best Day Trips from Mosul

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Mosul, Iraq, led by Erbil, Kirkuk, Dihok. The closest is Sīnah, about 1 hr 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 Mosul at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Erbil81 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Kirkuk150 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Dihok60 km N1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ash Sharqāt91 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Sumayl63 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Simele63 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Cizre138 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Sīnah53 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Silopi117 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
'Ākra81 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Zaxo98 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Soran132 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Hakkâri148 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Mosul

  1. 1

    Erbil, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km east of Mosul2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for الشركة متين سولة.

    Also nearby: Khasnahzān, Baḥarkah.

  2. 2

    Kirkuk, Iraq

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-east of Mosul4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for اندورا ستي.

  3. 3

    Dihok, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north of Mosul2 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Ash Sharqāt, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south of Mosul2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Sumayl, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Mosul2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Simele, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Mosul2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Cizre, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north-west of Mosul4 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Sīnah, Iraq

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north of Mosul2 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Silopi, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of Mosul3 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    'Ākra, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-east of Mosul2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Zaxo, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Mosul3 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Soran, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km east of Mosul4 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Hakkâri, Turkey

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north of Mosul4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Mosul to Erbil

A realistic pace for Erbil, 81 km from Mosul. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Mosul
  2. 09:45Arrive in Erbil (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00الشركة متين سولة
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Erbil
  6. 15:45Head back to Mosul
  7. 17:00Home in Mosul

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mosul?
The best day trips from Mosul are Erbil, Kirkuk, Dihok, Ash Sharqāt, Sumayl. The closest is Sīnah, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mosul?
Sīnah is the closest, 53 km north of Mosul, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Mosul?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Mosul: Sīnah (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Mosul for a day out?
Erbil is the largest city in day-trip range, 81 km east of Mosul and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Mosul?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kirkuk at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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