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Şanlıurfa → Malatya

Day trip from Şanlıurfa to Malatya

Malatya lies 138 km (86 mi) north of Şanlıurfa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 138 km (86 mi) apart, Malatya is a realistic day trip from Şanlıurfa: about 2 h 15 min each way by road.

ŞanlıurfaMalatya

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ŞanlıurfaMalatya
CountryTurkeyTurkey
Population449,549750,491
Elevation528 m (1,732 ft)963 m (3,159 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul)UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul)

Where to book tours and tickets in Malatya

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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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

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 Malatya from Şanlıurfa?

138 km (86 mi) in a straight line, north of Şanlıurfa; by road roughly 168 km (105 mi).

How long does it take to get from Şanlıurfa to Malatya by road?

About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Şanlıurfa 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.