Day trip from Gaziantep to Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa lies 126 km (78 mi) east of Gaziantep, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 126 km (78 mi) apart, Şanlıurfa is a realistic day trip from Gaziantep: about 2 h 3 min each way by road.
| Gaziantep | Şanlıurfa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 2.2 million | 449,549 |
| Elevation | 842 m (2,762 ft) | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
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Staying in Şanlıurfa
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Common questions
How far is Şanlıurfa from Gaziantep?
126 km (78 mi) in a straight line, east of Gaziantep; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gaziantep to Şanlıurfa by road?
About 2 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
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.