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How to get fromIraqi Kurdistan to Kuwaitby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Iraqi Kurdistan to Kuwait by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly to Basra International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Iraqi Kurdistan to Erbil International Airport (EBL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane plane EBL - BSR
    3. Drive from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Kuwait Citycar car
    4h 2m
    $222–874

  2. Drive  1,064.8 km

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    1. Drive from Iraqi Kurdistan to Kuwait Citycar car 1,064.8 km
    11h 52m
    $54–78

  3. Taxi, fly to Kuwait International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Iraqi Kurdistan to Erbil International Airport (EBL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane plane EBL - KWI
    7h 13m
    $251–472

Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Basra International Airport (BSR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 950.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Iraqi Kurdistan, Arbīl, Iraq and Kuwait?

There is no direct connection from Iraqi Kurdistan to Kuwait. However, you can take the taxi to Erbil International Airport (EBL) airport, fly to Basra International Airport (BSR), then drive to Kuwait City. Alternatively, you can drive from Iraqi Kurdistan to Kuwait City in around 11h 52m.

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