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How to get fromIstanbul to Iraqi Kurdistanby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane SAW - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $232–512

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane SAW - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    7h 50m
    $108–442

  3. Fly Istanbul to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    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
    6h 8m
    $322–592

  4. Fly Istanbul to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane IST - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    7h 50m
    $248–812

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,467.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan.

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