Flights to Simele
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Simele is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT), 90 km (56 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 | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,038 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, NKT handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 2,038 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Simele
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simele to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,286 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Simele to Cairo | Egypt | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Simele to Baghdad | Iraq | 416 km (258 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Simele to Tehran | Iran | 779 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Simele to Alexandria | Egypt | 1,346 km (836 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Simele to Giza | Egypt | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Simele to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Simele to Ankara | Turkey | 935 km (581 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Simele to Bursa | Turkey | 1,254 km (779 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Simele to İzmir | Turkey | 1,393 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Simele to Baku | Azerbaijan | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Simele to Mashhad | Iran | 1,496 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Simele to Gaziantep | Turkey | 486 km (302 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Simele to Aleppo | Syria | 513 km (319 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Simele to Beirut | Lebanon | 743 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Simele to Diyarbakır | Turkey | 261 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Simele to Adana | Turkey | 669 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Simele to Damascus | Syria | 703 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Simele to Isfahan | Iran | 931 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Simele to Kayseri | Turkey | 680 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Simele to Karaj | Iran | 738 km (458 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Simele to Konya | Turkey | 922 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Simele to Shanghai | China | 7,062 km (4,388 mi) | about 9 h 48 min |
| Simele to Chongqing | China | 5,874 km (3,650 mi) | about 8 h 17 min |
| Simele to Chengdu | China | 5,605 km (3,483 mi) | about 7 h 56 min |
| Simele to Beijing | China | 6,231 km (3,872 mi) | about 8 h 44 min |
| Simele to Guangzhou | China | 6,801 km (4,226 mi) | about 9 h 28 min |
| Simele to Tianjin | China | 6,326 km (3,931 mi) | about 8 h 52 min |
| Simele to Wuhan | China | 6,488 km (4,032 mi) | about 9 h 4 min |
| Simele to Lahore | Pakistan | 2,942 km (1,828 mi) | about 4 h 31 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Simele?
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT) is the closest large airport at 90 km (56 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is NKT from Simele city centre?
90 km (56 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Simele on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.