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The 15 Best Day Trips from Şanlıurfa

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Şanlıurfa, Turkey, led by Gaziantep, Malatya, Ar Raqqah. The closest is Suruç, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Şanlıurfa at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Gaziantep126 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Malatya138 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ar Raqqah136 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Adıyaman81 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Siverek80 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Viranşehir85 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Al Bāb144 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Suruç39 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Manbij103 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Kâhta70 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Al-Tabqa149 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Nizip90 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Ergani149 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Kabbasin136 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
‘Ayn al ‘Arab50 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Şanlıurfa

  1. 1

    Gaziantep, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km west of Şanlıurfa4 hr round trip

    Known for Gaziantep Hayvanat Bahçesi.

  2. 2

    Malatya, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north of Şanlıurfa4 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Ar Raqqah, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Şanlıurfa4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Adıyaman, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-west of Şanlıurfa2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Siverek, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-east of Şanlıurfa2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Viranşehir, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km east of Şanlıurfa2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Al Bāb, Syria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Şanlıurfa4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Suruç, Turkey

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south-west of Şanlıurfa1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Manbij, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Şanlıurfa3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Kâhta, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Şanlıurfa2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Al-Tabqa, Syria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Şanlıurfa4 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nizip, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km west of Şanlıurfa2 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Ergani, Turkey

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of Şanlıurfa4 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Kabbasin, Syria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-west of Şanlıurfa4 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    ‘Ayn al ‘Arab, Syria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km south-west of Şanlıurfa2 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Şanlıurfa to Gaziantep

A realistic pace for Gaziantep, 126 km from Şanlıurfa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Şanlıurfa
  2. 09:30Arrive in Gaziantep (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Gaziantep Hayvanat Bahçesi
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Gaziantep
  6. 15:30Head back to Şanlıurfa
  7. 17:30Home in Şanlıurfa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Şanlıurfa?
The best day trips from Şanlıurfa are Gaziantep, Malatya, Ar Raqqah, Adıyaman, Siverek. The closest is Suruç, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Şanlıurfa?
Suruç is the closest, 39 km south-west of Şanlıurfa, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Şanlıurfa?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Şanlıurfa: Suruç (45 min), ‘Ayn al ‘Arab (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Şanlıurfa for a day out?
Gaziantep is the largest city in day-trip range, 126 km west of Şanlıurfa and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Şanlıurfa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ergani at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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