Removals between İstanbul and Hakkâri
For Hakkâri, we plan the very long route, driver rest and a flexible delivery window for winter conditions.
In Eastern Anatolia, Hakkâri is more than 1,200 km by road from İstanbul. Work, family or a change of home may prompt a move. We also plan removals from Hakkâri to İstanbul.
- Road distance
- about 1,795 km
- Driving time (non-stop)
- about 18 h 51 min
- Main roads
- O-7 → O-4 → O-20 → O-21 → O-51 → O-52 → D400 → Şanlıurfa-Mardin yolu → Mardin-Şırnak yolu
- Region
- Eastern Anatolia
- Plate code
- 30
- Province population
- 279,681 (2025)
- Migration in 2025
- 8,952 arrived, 12,305 left, net -3,353
- Top three reasons people moved here
- moving with a family member (27 %), better housing and living conditions (22 %), job transfer / change of job (21 %)
- Climate (around the city centre)
- January mean -5 °C, July mean 22 °C; about 89 frost days in winter (Dec–Feb)
Distance and time computed with OSRM on OpenStreetMap data from our Sancaktepe base to Hakkâri city centre (2026-10-01); lorry speed, breaks and weather are not included. Population is the TÜİK ADNKS figure as recorded on Wikidata. Population and migration: TÜİK, Address-Based Population Registration System and Internal Migration Statistics 2025 (reuse permitted with attribution). Climate: NASA POWER monthly climatology 2001–2020 for the roughly 50 km grid cell containing the city centre; coastal and mountain differences are averaged within the cell. University count from Wikidata (CC0); check each university's own site for campuses and programmes.
The route from İstanbul to Hakkâri
From Sancaktepe, the lorry follows the O-7 and O-4 towards Ankara, then the O-20 and O-21 towards Niğde. It continues on the O-51 and O-52, then the D400, Şanlıurfa–Mardin and Mardin–Şırnak state roads to Hakkâri centre. Applicable motorway tolls are considered in the quote; no amounts are stated. The table above gives about 1,795 km and over eighteen hours of non-stop driving, excluding loading, rest, traffic and delivery.
This route requires two travel days and driver rest. We can assess a full move or part-load moving. Share the date and building hours early; see our long-distance moving guide for preparation.
Who moves to Hakkâri
In TÜİK's 2025 Internal Migration Statistics, arrivals cited family or household dependence (about 25 %), better housing (about 21 %) and work transfer or job change (about 20 %). We separate belongings when someone joins family. For transfers, we discuss institutional dates and paperwork early; workplace items may call for office removals. More people left Hakkâri than arrived in the table above, and we regularly plan the Hakkâri-to-İstanbul direction. These figures do not explain one household's move.
How we plan the delivery window
Collection and delivery do not fit into one driving day on this route. We schedule two travel days, driver rest, a buffer and unloading separately. The window depends on building hours, inventory, receiver availability and road conditions. Non-stop driving time is not an arrival commitment.
Ask about part-load moving for a small load or storage if dates differ. Confirm key handover and building hours.
At the Hakkâri end
The route ends at Hakkâri provincial centre; another district adds distance and needs an access check. We use the full address to assess stopping space and the lorry approach. Check current weather and road conditions near the date.
Floors, lift dimensions, entrance width and stairwell turns affect unloading. Share moving-hour limits, receiver availability and entrance photos.
Packing and vehicle
For the long journey, we wrap fragile items, protect furniture and label removed fittings. Room labels guide unloading; we secure the load in a covered vehicle and identify items needed first.
If a large item cannot pass indoors, we can discuss an exterior lift. Insured removals can be arranged through partners, subject to policy terms.
Winter on the Hakkâri route
NASA POWER's 2001–2020 centre data shows about 89 December–February frost days and an average minimum near -28.0 °C in the coldest month; these are not daily forecasts. We consider the winter-tyre season generally, check conditions before departure and allow for a buffer day. Keep building hours and receiver availability flexible; we review the window if conditions change.
What determines the price
The quote reflects volume, floors and lifts, vehicle access, packing, furniture work and date. A district delivery adds distance, and motorway tolls are considered. Kilometres alone do not determine the vehicle or team needed.
Send both addresses, inventory images and access details. Use the volume calculator, pricing guide or contact page.
Frequently asked questions
How many travel days should I allow for Hakkâri?
This route requires two travel days and driver rest. We set the collection and delivery windows around the inventory, building hours and current road conditions.
Do you deliver to other districts in Hakkâri?
We can assess the final distance and access after receiving the district address. The full address helps us plan the lorry approach and unloading.
Can you plan a move from Hakkâri to İstanbul?
Yes. Send the Hakkâri collection address, İstanbul delivery point, inventory and preferred dates so we can assess the reverse journey.
Can I move a few items over this distance?
Share item dimensions, both addresses, and floor and lift details. We can assess part-load moving against the load and schedule.
Where to next?
Tell us where from, where to and when. A few photos are usually enough for a quote.