Tabriz to Al Bāb flights
Al Bāb lies 800 km (497 mi) west of Tabriz, -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 47 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.
| Tabriz | Al Bāb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Syria |
| Population | 1.4 million | 130,745 |
| Elevation | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) | 460 m (1,509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | TBZ, 8 km out | ALP, 33 km out |
Clocks in Al Bāb are 30 min behind Tabriz right now, so a 1 h 47 min journey lands only 1 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Al Bāb
Crossing from Iran into Syria: money changes from the Rial 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 Tabriz
Tabriz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,825-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Al Bāb
Al Bāb is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aleppo International Airport (ALP), 33 km (21 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, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo International Airport | ALP | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,547 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport | GZT | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,842 ft | 2,315 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Bāb from Tabriz?
800 km (497 mi) in a straight line, west of Tabriz.
How long does it take to get from Tabriz to Al Bāb by air?
About 1 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tabriz and Al Bāb?
Al Bāb is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Damascus against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tabriz to Al Bāb flights?
Typically Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP); Al Bāb also has GZT.
What currency do I need in Al Bāb?
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.