Driving from Ankara to Messina
Messina lies 1,504 km (934 mi) west of Ankara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 1,835 km (1,140 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ankara | Messina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Italy |
| Population | 3.5 million | 219,948 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Messina are 1 h behind Ankara right now, so a 22 h 56 min journey lands only 21 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Messina
Crossing from Turkey into Italy: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Ankara to Messina
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Staying in Messina
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Common questions
How far is Messina from Ankara?
1,504 km (934 mi) in a straight line, west of Ankara; by road roughly 1,835 km (1,140 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Messina by car?
About 22 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Messina?
Messina is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Messina?
The Euro (EUR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.