Diyarbakır to Ardabīl flights
Ardabīl lies 708 km (440 mi) east of Diyarbakır, +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.
| Diyarbakır | Ardabīl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Iran |
| Population | 1.8 million | 410,753 |
| Elevation | 674 m (2,211 ft) | 1,353 m (4,439 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | DIY, 3 km out | ADU, 14 km out |
Clocks in Ardabīl are 30 min ahead of Diyarbakır right now, so a 1 h 39 min journey lands 2 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ardabīl
Crossing from Turkey into Iran: money changes from the Lira to the Rial (IRR); the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardabil Airport (regional) | ADU | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,823 ft | 4,315 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ardabīl from Diyarbakır?
708 km (440 mi) in a straight line, east of Diyarbakır.
How long does it take to get from Diyarbakır to Ardabīl 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 Diyarbakır and Ardabīl?
Ardabīl is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Diyarbakır to Ardabīl flights?
Typically Diyarbakır Airport (DIY) to Ardabil Airport (ADU).
What currency do I need in Ardabīl?
The Rial (IRR).
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.