Driving from Athens to Gaziantep
Gaziantep lies 1,208 km (750 mi) east of Athens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 25 min without stops, over roughly 1,473 km (915 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Athens | Gaziantep | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Turkey |
| Population | 664,046 | 2.2 million |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 842 m (2,762 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Gaziantep
Crossing from Greece into Turkey: money changes from the Euro to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book car hire from Athens to Gaziantep
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Staying in Gaziantep
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Gaziantep. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (14), and 8 are five-star. Across 42 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 9,349 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Gaziantep
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Common questions
How far is Gaziantep from Athens?
1,208 km (750 mi) in a straight line, east of Athens; by road roughly 1,473 km (915 mi).
How long does it take to get from Athens to Gaziantep by car?
About 18 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Athens and Gaziantep?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Gaziantep?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Gaziantep?
Our booking partner lists 113 places to stay in Gaziantep, bookable on this site.
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.