Flights to Al Qāmishlī
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Al Qāmishlī is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Qamishli International Airport (KAC), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 11,860-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mardin Airport (MQM, 56 km), Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT, 81 km), Batman Airport (BAL, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qamishli International Airport (regional) | KAC | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,860 ft | 1,480 ft |
| Mardin Airport (regional) | MQM | 56 km (35 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,729 ft |
| Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (regional) | NKT | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,038 ft |
| Batman Airport (regional) | BAL | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,822 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,860 ft, KAC can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,480 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Al Qāmishlī
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Qāmishlī to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,147 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Cairo | Egypt | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Baghdad | Iraq | 503 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Tehran | Iran | 924 km (574 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Alexandria | Egypt | 1,227 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Giza | Egypt | 1,214 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 1,471 km (914 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Ankara | Turkey | 795 km (494 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Bursa | Turkey | 1,113 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to İzmir | Turkey | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Baku | Azerbaijan | 837 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Gaziantep | Turkey | 342 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Aleppo | Syria | 375 km (233 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Beirut | Lebanon | 626 km (389 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Adana | Turkey | 524 km (326 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Mosul | Iraq | 186 km (116 mi) | about 59 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Erbil | Iraq | 266 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Damascus | Syria | 597 km (371 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Isfahan | Iran | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Kayseri | Turkey | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Karaj | Iran | 883 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Konya | Turkey | 777 km (483 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Shanghai | China | 7,188 km (4,467 mi) | about 9 h 58 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Chongqing | China | 6,010 km (3,735 mi) | about 8 h 27 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Chengdu | China | 5,741 km (3,567 mi) | about 8 h 7 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Beijing | China | 6,348 km (3,945 mi) | about 8 h 53 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Guangzhou | China | 6,940 km (4,312 mi) | about 9 h 39 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Tianjin | China | 6,444 km (4,004 mi) | about 9 h 1 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Wuhan | China | 6,620 km (4,113 mi) | about 9 h 14 min |
| Al Qāmishlī to Lahore | Pakistan | 3,087 km (1,918 mi) | about 4 h 42 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Al Qāmishlī?
Qamishli International Airport (KAC) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, MQM, NKT, BAL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KAC from Al Qāmishlī city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Al Qāmishlī on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.