Day trip from Gaziantep to Malatya
Malatya lies 165 km (103 mi) north-east of Gaziantep, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 165 km (103 mi) apart, Malatya is a realistic day trip from Gaziantep: about 2 h 41 min each way by road.
| Gaziantep | Malatya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 2.2 million | 750,491 |
| Elevation | 842 m (2,762 ft) | 963 m (3,159 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Malatya
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Staying in Malatya
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Malatya. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (4), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 794 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Malatya
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Common questions
How far is Malatya from Gaziantep?
165 km (103 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Gaziantep; by road roughly 202 km (125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gaziantep to Malatya by road?
About 2 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gaziantep and Malatya?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Malatya?
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Malatya, 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.