Ras al-Ayn lies on the Jazira plain directly on the Turkish border, where the Khabur river rises from more than 100 springs. MIDTRANS reviews each request for the town case by case and handles freight to Syria by sea, road and air, with customs clearance in Syria.
On a flat plain in the Upper Khabur basin, the town faces Ceylanpınar in Turkey and forms a divided settlement with it; the Baghdad Railway line separates the two. It had 29,347 residents in the 2004 census, making it the third-largest city in Al-Hasakah Governorate.
Water is the town's defining resource. The Khabur, the largest tributary of the Euphrates, enters Syria near Tell Halaf about 4 km southwest of the town and flows south through a governorate that grows rain-fed wheat and barley and irrigated cotton, vegetables and fruit.
Ras al-Ayn on the Turkish border at the head of the Khabur river. Tap to enlarge the map×
Ras al-Ayn on the Turkish border at the head of the Khabur river.
Economy
Water and farming around Ras al-Ayn
The town has more than 100 natural springs in the Upper Khabur basin.
The Khabur enters Syria near Tell Halaf, about 4 km southwest of the town, and joins the Euphrates near al-Busayrah.
Across Al-Hasakah Governorate, farmers grow rain-fed wheat and barley and irrigated cotton, vegetables and fruit.
A border crossing lies at the western edge of the town, which forms a divided settlement with Ceylanpınar in Turkey.
Known for
Ras al-Ayn is known for
Mineral springs, including the Nab'a al-Kebreet hot spring
Headwaters of the Khabur river
Wheat, barley and cotton from the governorate
Freight access
Freight routes to Ras al-Ayn
Latakia is the nearer port for Ras al-Ayn at about 513 km by road, with Tartus about 580 km; from either, cargo continues by truck across the north of the country. The nearest crossing with Turkey by road is Ras al-Ayn itself, about 1 km from the town, while Nassib is about 715 km away; crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment. Figures are approximate road distances from OpenStreetMap.
Nassib crossing (Jordan): about 715 km
Nearest crossing with Türkiye (Ras al-Ayn): about 1 km
Port of Latakia: about 513 km
Port of Tartous: about 580 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.
Shipping to Ras al-Ayn?
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Which port is closest to Ras al-Ayn, Latakia or Tartus?
Latakia, at about 513 km by road. Tartus port is about 580 km by road.
Is there a border crossing with Turkey at Ras al-Ayn?
Yes, a crossing lies at the western edge of the town, about 1 km by road, opposite Ceylanpınar. Crossing status and permitted cargo are checked for each shipment.
What crops come from the Ras al-Ayn area?
Al-Hasakah Governorate grows rain-fed wheat and barley and irrigated cotton, vegetables and fruit. The town itself is known for its springs at the source of the Khabur.
How far is Ras al-Ayn from Nassib?
About 715 km by road, which makes Nassib a long route for cargo coming overland from the Gulf and Jordan.
Does MIDTRANS accept shipments for Ras al-Ayn?
Requests for Ras al-Ayn are reviewed case by case for route, documents and delivery. MIDTRANS handles freight to Syria by sea, road and air and customs clearance in Syria.
How can I request a quote for freight to Ras al-Ayn?
Share what the goods are, their weight and volume, where they ship from and any invoice or packing list. The team reviews the route and paperwork before pricing.
