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How to get fromDubai to Iraqi Kurdistanby plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Erbil International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane DXB - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $431–502

  2. Drive 2,259.7 km

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    1. Drive from Dubai to Iraqi Kurdistancar car 2,259.7 km
    22h 33m
    $251–362

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane DXB - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    7h 24m
    $267–1,212

  4. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane SHJ - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    8h 15m
    $375–839

  5. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane AUH - EBL
    3. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    9h 39m
    $411–1,043

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,702.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubai to Iraqi Kurdistan in around 22h 33m.

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