Major city · Syria
Qamishli
Spend a half‑day exploring Qamishli’s mosques and market if you’re already in north‑east Syria; otherwise skip.
Qamishli is a border city in the Syrian Desert with a mix of Kurdish, Assyrian and Arab culture. Its sights are clustered near the centre and can be seen in a few hours, but security and transport limits longer stays.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- SYP
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold and rain)
- Airport
- Nights
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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 Qamishli112 ▾
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 Qamishli, 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 can be unpredictable; stay in well‑known areas, avoid border crossing until reopened, and follow local advisories.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 110 ambulance · 113 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportQamishli International Airport (No civilian flights as of Feb 2026; may resume later).
- Getting aroundWalk or take local taxis; no public bus schedule published.
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
- Qamishli International Airport (No civilian flights as of Feb 2026; may resume later)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qamishli: 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)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 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
Walk or take local taxis; no public bus schedule published.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Farouk Mosque
goDoor to door: ≈ 15 min total
Walk from city centre, about 10 min
Main mosque, open to visitors during daylight.
Camiya Qasimo Mosque
goDoor to door: ≈ 20 min total
Walk from city centre, about 12 min
Historic mosque, modest entry fee if any.
St. George's Church
goDoor to door: ≈ 25 min total
Walk from city centre, about 15 min
Assyrian church, open weekdays.
School of Nisibis ruins
goDoor to door: ≈ 15 min total
Taxi from city centre, about 5 min
Ancient site, no formal visitor facilities.
Qamishli–Nusaybin border crossing
skipDoor to door: ≈ 30 min total
Taxi to border area, about 10 min
Closed until at least 30 Mar 2026; security risks.
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.
Guesthouses near city centre
Limited options; verify availability
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 200–400
- Mid
- SYP 400–800
- High
- SYP 800–1,200
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a caféApproximate | SYP 200–400 (check) |
| Meal at Palace RestaurantMain dishes | SYP 1,500–3,000 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border crossing to Nusaybin closed until at least 30 Mar 2026; check reopening.
- Overland routes may carry security risks; stay updated on travel advisories.
- Airport currently unused for civilian travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 110
- Fire
- 113
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance110
- Fire113
Embassy
Check the US consular presence in nearby cities; most foreign missions are in Damascus.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi city centre → border area: ≈ SYP 5,000 (check)
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marḥabā)
- كم السعر؟ — How much? (kam al‑siʿr?)
- أين السوق؟ — Where is the market? (ayna al‑sūq?)
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 Qamishli. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold and rain)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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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