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The 13 Best Day Trips from Şabāḩ as Sālim

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 Şabāḩ as Sālim, Kuwait, led by Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Al Aḩmadī. The closest is Al Manqaf, about 30 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Şabāḩ as Sālim at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Al Başrah al Qadīmah140 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Basrah142 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Al Aḩmadī20 km S30 minHalf-day trip
Khorramshahr132 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Abadan123 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Umm Qaşr88 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Al Fāw89 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Al Faḩāḩīl21 km S30 minHalf-day trip
Al Khafjī100 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Al Manqaf19 km S30 minHalf-day trip
Al Jahrā’40 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Şafwān101 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Arvand Kenār92 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Şabāḩ as Sālim

  1. 1

    Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north of Şabāḩ as Sālim4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

    Also nearby: Abū al-Kahṣīb, Az Zubayr.

  2. 2

    Basrah, Iraq

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north of Şabāḩ as Sālim4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي.

  3. 3

    Al Aḩmadī, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south of Şabāḩ as Sālim1 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Khorramshahr, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north of Şabāḩ as Sālim4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Abadan, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north of Şabāḩ as Sālim3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Umm Qaşr, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north of Şabāḩ as Sālim2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Al Fāw, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-east of Şabāḩ as Sālim2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Al Faḩāḩīl, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south of Şabāḩ as Sālim1 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Al Khafjī, Saudi Arabia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-east of Şabāḩ as Sālim3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Al Manqaf, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south of Şabāḩ as Sālim1 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Al Jahrā’, Kuwait

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km west of Şabāḩ as Sālim1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Şafwān, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north of Şabāḩ as Sālim3 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Arvand Kenār, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-east of Şabāḩ as Sālim2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Şabāḩ as Sālim to Al Başrah al Qadīmah

A realistic pace for Al Başrah al Qadīmah, 140 km from Şabāḩ as Sālim. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Şabāḩ as Sālim
  2. 09:40Arrive in Al Başrah al Qadīmah (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55ارض المعارض البصرة الدولي
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Al Başrah al Qadīmah
  6. 15:40Head back to Şabāḩ as Sālim
  7. 17:50Home in Şabāḩ as Sālim

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Şabāḩ as Sālim?
The best day trips from Şabāḩ as Sālim are Al Başrah al Qadīmah, Basrah, Al Aḩmadī, Khorramshahr, Abadan. The closest is Al Manqaf, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Şabāḩ as Sālim?
Al Manqaf is the closest, 19 km south of Şabāḩ as Sālim, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Şabāḩ as Sālim?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Şabāḩ as Sālim: Al Manqaf (30 min), Al Aḩmadī (30 min), Al Faḩāḩīl (30 min), Al Jahrā’ (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Şabāḩ as Sālim for a day out?
Al Başrah al Qadīmah is the largest city in day-trip range, 140 km north of Şabāḩ as Sālim and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Şabāḩ as Sālim?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Basrah at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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