Sakakah to Diyarbakır flights
Diyarbakır lies 883 km (549 mi) north of Sakakah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 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.
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| Sakakah | Diyarbakır | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Turkey |
| Population | 128,332 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | AJF, 23 km out | DIY, 3 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Diyarbakır
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 Sakakah
Sakakah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Al-Jawf International Airport (AJF), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,011-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Diyarbakır Airport (DIY), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,644-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Batman Airport (BAL, 79 km), Mardin Airport (MQM, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diyarbakır Airport (regional) | DIY | 3 km (2 mi) | 11,644 ft | 2,251 ft |
| Batman Airport (regional) | BAL | 79 km (49 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,822 ft |
| Mardin Airport (regional) | MQM | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,729 ft |
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Staying in Diyarbakır
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Common questions
How far is Diyarbakır from Sakakah?
883 km (549 mi) in a straight line, north of Sakakah.
How long does it take to get from Sakakah to Diyarbakır by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sakakah and Diyarbakır?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sakakah to Diyarbakır flights?
Typically Al-Jawf International Airport (AJF) to Diyarbakır Airport (DIY); Diyarbakır also has BAL, MQM.
What currency do I need in Diyarbakır?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Diyarbakır?
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Diyarbakir, 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.