Major city · Syria
Al-Hasakah
Spend 1–2 days in Al-Hasakah to see its historic sites and markets; travel by car or minibus, allow extra time for security checks.
Al-Hasakah is the governorate capital in north‑east Syria, known for its ethnically mixed population and agricultural‑oil economy. The city is reachable only by road, with security checks on the way, and offers a handful of mosques, churches and local eateries. One to two days covers the main sights and gives time for safe travel.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SYP
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–mid Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- KAC
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Syria before …
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Syria ↗Check your own government travel advice for Syria before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Syria ↗No independent tourist entry route is documented here.
- Syria ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Syria before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Al-Hasakah112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Al-Hasakah, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs generally do not work in Syria: see Insurance & payments above.Syria-wide
- SafetySecurity checks on the road can cause delays; stay informed of the current front lines and avoid travel after dark.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 110 ambulance · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKAC Qamishli Airport (nearest commercial airport, about 70 km (43 mi) north; check current flights).KAC Qamishli Airport (nearest commercial airport, about 43 mi (70 km) north; check current flights).
- Getting aroundCar or minibus is the only practical option; expect several security checkpoints on the route.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KAC Qamishli Airport (nearest commercial airport, about 70 km (43 mi) north; check current flights)KAC Qamishli Airport (nearest commercial airport, about 43 mi (70 km) north; check current flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best*
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Al-Hasakah: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car or minibus is the only practical option; expect several security checkpoints on the route. Private taxis within the city are limited.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Qamishli
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
minibus from Al‑Hasakah, about 1.5 h, road conditions vary
Kurdish‑majority town with market and cultural sites; check security status
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local guesthouses near city centre
Basic rooms, often family‑run; check availability and security situation
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ≈ SYP 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee at local cafe | ≈ SYP 200–400 |
| Meal at a restaurant | ≈ SYP 500–1,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security checks on the road can cause delays; carry ID and travel documents.
- Movement between rebel‑ and government‑held zones is currently impossible.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 110
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance110
- Fire113
Embassy
Check the US consular services for the nearest location; most foreign embassies are in Damascus.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car/minibus from Damascus to Al‑Hasakah: about 30 USD, 8–10 h (check)
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marḥabā)
- كم السعر؟ — How much? (kam al‑siʿr?)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Al-Hasakah. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Oct–mid Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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