Driving from Messina to Adana
Adana lies 1,744 km (1,084 mi) east of Messina, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 2,128 km (1,322 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Messina | Adana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Turkey |
| Population | 219,948 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Clocks in Adana are 1 h ahead of Messina right now, so a 26 h 36 min journey lands 27 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Adana
Crossing from Italy into Turkey: money changes from the Euro 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.
Where to book car hire from Messina to Adana
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Staying in Adana
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Adana. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (19), and 7 are five-star. Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 4,784 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Adana
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Adana from Messina?
1,744 km (1,084 mi) in a straight line, east of Messina; by road roughly 2,128 km (1,322 mi).
How long does it take to get from Messina to Adana by car?
About 26 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Messina and Adana?
Adana is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Adana?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Adana?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Adana, bookable on this site.
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.