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How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Iraqi Kurdistanby plane, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane, taxi, car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Abu Dhabi to Erbil International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane AUH - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    7h 54m
    $401–1,031

  2. Drive 2,154.9 km

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    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Iraqi Kurdistancar car 2,154.9 km
    21h 42m
    $239–345

  3. Fly Abu Dhabi to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane AUH - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    9h 34m
    $367–1,111

  4. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane DXB - EBL
    3. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    $431–501

  5. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane SHJ - EBL
    3. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    9h 47m
    $381–845

  6. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane DOH - EBL
    3. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    8h 31m
    $407–1,326

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,751.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Iraqi Kurdistan, Arbīl, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Abu Dhabi to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, you can take the bus to Abu Dhabi Terminal Bus Station, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, you can drive from Abu Dhabi to Iraqi Kurdistan in around 21h 42m.

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