Sirnak is a southeastern province that drops to the Tigris plain in the south and rises past two thousand metres in the ranges to the north. Much of its historic weight sits in the district of Cizre, where the twelfth century Great Mosque is known for its door knockers and the tomb attributed to the prophet Noah has drawn visitors for centuries. Turkish Airlines and AJet fly direct from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 2 hours. The airport is near Cizre, so visits usually start from the districts.
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See flights to Şırnak →When to visit Şırnak
April to June and September to October are the most balanced stretches. Summer temperatures on the Tigris plain around Cizre can pass forty degrees, while the Beytussebap highlands to the north stay cool through July and August. Snow lasts from December to April on the higher ground.
Things to do in Şırnak
The Great Mosque of Cizre
See the twelfth century mosque and the copies of its famous bronze door knockers, whose originals sit in museums.
The tomb of the prophet Noah
Visit the shrine in central Cizre that has drawn pilgrims for centuries, and the old quarter around it.
The Red Medrese
Look over the courtyard and stonework of the medrese built from Cizre's reddish stone.
Mount Cudi
Take in the view over the plain from the slopes of the mountain named in many of the region's traditions.
The Kasrik gorge
Drive the narrow rock gorge on the Sirnak road and stop at the picnic grounds beside the stream.
The Beytussebap highlands
Walk the highlands above two thousand metres in summer and visit the plateau villages.
Flights from Turkey to Şırnak
Sirnak is served by Sirnak Serafettin Elci Airport (NKT), near Cizre, about 12 km from the Cizre centre and about 60 km from the Sirnak city centre, reached by airport shuttle or taxi. There are direct flights from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara.
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Which airport serves Sirnak and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Sirnak Serafettin Elci Airport (NKT), about 12 km from the Cizre centre and about 60 km from the Sirnak centre, reached by airport shuttle or taxi.
Where in Turkiye are there direct flights to Sirnak from?
Turkish Airlines and AJet fly direct from both Istanbul airports and from Ankara. The flight from Istanbul takes about 2 hours.
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