Diyarbakır travel guide
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You're Going to Love Diyarbakır
With a population of 644,763, Diyarbakır is the largest city in Diyarbakir Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Diyarbakır has to offer.
When to visit Diyarbakır
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Diyarbakır in July, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Diyarbakır, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Diyarbakır
Plane
When flying to Diyarbakır, you’ll arrive at Diyarbakir (DIY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Diyarbakır from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 13h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Diyarbakır is to pick up a car hire from Gaziantep, which is about 166 miles from Diyarbakır. You’ll find branches of York Car Rental and Sixt, among others, in Gaziantep.
Bus
Diyarbakır’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Diyarbakır
Where to stay in Diyarbakır
Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £96 and up for a 5-star experience.