There are 3 ways to get from Karbalāʼ to Erbil by car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Baghdad International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)car
- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane BGW - EBL
2h 37m$283–529Drive 454.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Erbilcar 454.2 km
6h 9m$23–34Taxi to Al Najaf International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Al Hindīyah to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)taxi
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane NJF - EBL
3h 38m$229–733
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karbalāʼ to Erbil is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Karbalāʼ to Erbil is to drive and fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $280 - $550.
The distance between Karbalāʼ and Erbil is 453 km. The road distance is 454.2 km.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Karbalāʼ to Erbil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Karbalāʼ to Erbil is 454 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Karbalāʼ to Erbil.
There are 117+ hotels available in Erbil.
What companies run services between Karbalāʼ, Iraq and Erbil, Iraq?
There is no direct connection from Karbalāʼ to Erbil. However, you can drive to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Erbil. Alternatively, you can drive from Qaryat al Karkashīyah to Erbil in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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