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How to get fromAnkara to Kirkukby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Ankara to Kirkuk by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Erbil International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane ESB - EBL
    2. Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kirkukcar car
    5h 55m
    $137–1,210

  2. Fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane ESB - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Kirkukcar car
    8h 56m
    $127–510

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,184.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Kirkuk, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Ankara to Kirkuk. However, you can take the line 442 bus to Ankara Airport, walk to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then drive to Kirkuk. Alternatively, you can take the line 442 bus to Ankara Airport, walk to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) airport, fly to Sulaymaniyah (ISU), then drive to Kirkuk.

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