Ardabīl to Diyarbakır flights
Diyarbakır lies 708 km (440 mi) west of Ardabīl, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 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.
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| Ardabīl | Diyarbakır | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Turkey |
| Population | 410,753 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,353 m (4,439 ft) | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ADU, 14 km out | DIY, 3 km out |
Clocks in Diyarbakır are 30 min behind Ardabīl right now, so a 1 h 39 min journey lands only 1 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Diyarbakır
Crossing from Iran into Turkey: money changes from the Rial 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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ardabīl
Ardabīl is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ardabil Airport (ADU), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,823-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diyarbakır Airport (regional) | DIY | 3 km (2 mi) | 11,644 ft | 2,251 ft |
| Batman Airport (regional) | BAL | 79 km (49 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,822 ft |
| Mardin Airport (regional) | MQM | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,729 ft |
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Staying in Diyarbakır
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Common questions
How far is Diyarbakır from Ardabīl?
708 km (440 mi) in a straight line, west of Ardabīl.
How long does it take to get from Ardabīl to Diyarbakır by air?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ardabīl and Diyarbakır?
Diyarbakır is 30 min behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Ardabīl to Diyarbakır flights?
Typically Ardabil Airport (ADU) to Diyarbakır Airport (DIY); Diyarbakır also has BAL, MQM.
What currency do I need in Diyarbakır?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Diyarbakır?
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Diyarbakir, 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.