Derince to Aleppo flights
Aleppo lies 815 km (507 mi) south-east of Derince, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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.
| Derince | Aleppo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Syria |
| Population | 125,485 | 2.1 million |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 401 m (1,316 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 45 km out | ALP, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Aleppo
Crossing from Turkey into Syria: money changes from the Lira to the Pound (SYP); sockets are Euro, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +963; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Derince
Derince is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 60 km).
Arriving in Aleppo
Aleppo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aleppo International Airport (ALP), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,547 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT, 88 km), Hatay Airport (HTY, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo International Airport | ALP | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,547 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport | GZT | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,842 ft | 2,315 ft |
| Hatay Airport (regional) | HTY | 80 km (50 mi) | 6,830 ft | 269 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aleppo from Derince?
815 km (507 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Derince.
How long does it take to get from Derince to Aleppo by air?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Derince and Aleppo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Derince to Aleppo flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP); Aleppo also has GZT, HTY.
What currency do I need in Aleppo?
The Pound (SYP).
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.