Qamishli's farms rank first in Syria for wheat, lentil and barley output by quantity, and the Rmelan oil fields lie 70 km to the east. MIDTRANS handles freight to Syria by sea, road and air with customs clearance, and reviews each Qamishli request case by case.
Qamishli sits on the Syria–Turkey border next to Nusaybin, at about 451 m, with the Jaghjagh River flowing through the city. It is about 680 km north-east of Damascus, and the 2004 census counted 184,231 residents.
Agriculture carries the local economy: in 2012 the Qamishli grain branch held 957,000 tonnes of durum and soft wheat and 680 tonnes of split lentils. Turkish products are prominent in city markets through cross-border trade, and remittances, private banks and firms add to local activity.
Qamishli in Syria's north-east corner, on the Turkish border. Tap to enlarge the map×
Qamishli in Syria's north-east corner, on the Turkish border.
Economy
Grain, oil and trade
Wheat, lentil and barley output ranks first in Syria by quantity.
Rmelan, 70 km east of the city, is one of Syria's major oil-production centres.
Oil was found at Karatchok in 1956 and at al-Suwaydiyah in 1959.
Qamishli International Airport (KAC) has had flights to Damascus, Latakia and Beirut.
Turkish products are prominent in local markets because of cross-border trade.
Known for
What Qamishli is known for
Wheat
Lentils and barley
Oil and gas region (Rmelan)
Freight access
Long-haul routes to Qamishli
Distances from the coast are long: Latakia port is about 602 km by road and Tartus port about 669 km, while freight entering from the Gulf and Jordan at Nassib covers about 804 km. The nearest crossing with Turkey by road is the Qamishli crossing, about 1 km from the city; crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment. All figures are approximate road distances from OpenStreetMap.
Nassib crossing (Jordan): about 804 km
Nearest crossing with Türkiye (Qamishli): about 1 km
Port of Latakia: about 602 km
Port of Tartous: about 669 km
Distances are approximate road distances calculated from OpenStreetMap road data. They are a planning guide; the route for each shipment is confirmed before booking.
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About 602 km by road; Tartus port is about 669 km. Both are long inland hauls, so the route is planned for each shipment.
What does Qamishli produce?
Wheat, lentils and barley, with output ranking first in Syria by quantity. The Rmelan oil and gas fields lie 70 km to the east.
Is Qamishli near the Turkish border?
Yes. The Qamishli crossing, opposite Nusaybin, is about 1 km from the city by road; crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment.
How far is Qamishli from Nassib?
About 804 km by road, the overland distance for cargo arriving from the Gulf or Jordan.
Does Qamishli have an airport?
Qamishli International Airport (KAC) has had flights to Damascus, Latakia and Beirut. MIDTRANS handles freight to Syria by sea, road and air, and the mode for each Qamishli shipment is reviewed case by case.
How can I get a freight quote to Qamishli?
Send the goods, weight or volume, origin and delivery point through the quote form. The request is reviewed for route, documents and delivery before an offer is made.
