Diyarbakır to Cizre flights
Cizre lies 185 km (115 mi) east of Diyarbakır, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Diyarbakır | Cizre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 1.8 million | 134,041 |
| Elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | DIY, 3 km out | NKT, 12 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Diyarbakır Airport (DIY), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,644-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Batman Airport (BAL, 79 km), Mardin Airport (MQM, 85 km).
Arriving in Cizre
Cizre is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Qamishli International Airport (KAC, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (regional) | NKT | 12 km (7 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,038 ft |
| Qamishli International Airport (regional) | KAC | 95 km (59 mi) | 11,860 ft | 1,480 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cizre from Diyarbakır?
185 km (115 mi) in a straight line, east of Diyarbakır.
How long does it take to get from Diyarbakır to Cizre by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Diyarbakır and Cizre?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Diyarbakır to Cizre flights?
Typically Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) to Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT); Cizre also has KAC.
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.