Riyadh to Silopi flights
Silopi lies 1,454 km (903 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 37 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 | Silopi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Turkey |
| Population | 4.2 million | 114,645 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 492 m (1,614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | NKT, 38 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Silopi
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 Silopi
Silopi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (regional) | NKT | 38 km (24 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,038 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Silopi from Riyadh?
1,454 km (903 mi) in a straight line, north of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Silopi by air?
About 2 h 37 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 Silopi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Silopi flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT).
What currency do I need in Silopi?
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.