The 15 Best Day Trips from Van

Nearby Turkey destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Van, Turkey - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Khūy, Ağrı, Siirt. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

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    Khūy, Iran

    137 km E of Van198,845 people
  2. 2

    Ağrı, Turkey

    139 km N of Van124,483 people
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    Siirt, Turkey

    141 km SW of Van114,034 people
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    Erciş, Turkey

    59 km N of Van91,915 people
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    Patnos, Turkey

    93 km NW of Van87,451 people
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    Salmās, Iran

    125 km E of Van81,606 people
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    Hakkâri, Turkey

    107 km S of Van77,699 people
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    Tatvan, Turkey

    96 km W of Van73,222 people
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    Yüksekova, Turkey

    129 km SE of Van71,729 people
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    Doğubayazıt, Turkey

    132 km NE of Van70,171 people
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    Şırnak, Turkey

    136 km SW of Van67,662 people
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    Ahlat, Turkey

    83 km W of Van64,695 people
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    Bitlis, Turkey

    112 km W of Van53,023 people
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    Adilcevaz, Turkey

    66 km NW of Van52,781 people
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    Maku, Iran

    128 km NE of Van46,581 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Van?
Popular day trips from Van include Khūy, Ağrı, Siirt, Erciş, Patnos. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Van?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Van. The closest is Erciş, about 59 km N.
How do you plan day trips from Van?
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