Riyadh to Cizre flights
Cizre lies 1,470 km (914 mi) north of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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.
| Riyadh | Cizre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Turkey |
| Population | 4.2 million | 134,041 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | NKT, 12 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Cizre
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Turkey: money changes from the Rial to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Riyadh
Riyadh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Khalid International Airport (RUH), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 13,796-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Riyadh?
1,470 km (914 mi) in a straight line, north of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Cizre by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Cizre?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Cizre flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT); Cizre also has KAC.
What currency do I need in Cizre?
The Lira (TRY).
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.