There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane, taxi, or car
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Fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane ATH - EBL
- Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi
6h 1m$270–620Fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive
cheapest- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane ATH - ISU
- Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar
10h 33m$146–500
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Iraqi Kurdistan is to fly and drive which costs $140 - $500 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Iraqi Kurdistan is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 1m and costs $270 - $650.
The distance between Athens and Iraqi Kurdistan is 1869 km.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Athens to Iraqi Kurdistan, including transfers.
Iraqi Kurdistan is 1h 30m ahead of Athens. It is currently 1:34 AM in Athens and 3:04 AM in Iraqi Kurdistan.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Iraqi Kurdistan, Arbīl, Iraq?
There is no direct connection from Athens to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Sulaymaniyah (ISU), then drive to Iraqi Kurdistan.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–750
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Izmir, Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–480
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $260–800
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $130–480
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