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How to get fromIstanbul Airport (IST) to Iraqi Kurdistanby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane IST - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    3h 12m
    $335–583

  2. Fly to Kirkuk, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkuk (KIK)plane plane IST - KIK
    2. Drive from Kirkuk (KIK) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    4h 29m
    $162–532

Istanbul (IST) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,485.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey and Iraqi Kurdistan, Arbīl, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, you can fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL) then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, you can fly to Kirkuk (KIK) then drive to Iraqi Kurdistan.

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