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

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

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  1. Fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane KWI - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    $488–1,651

  2. Drive 1,067.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kuwait City to Iraqi Kurdistancar car 1,067.5 km
    11h 55m
    $49–71

  3. Fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    1. Fly from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane KWI - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    7h 13m
    $444–1,731

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 922 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuwait to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, you can take the taxi to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, you can drive from Kuwait City to Iraqi Kurdistan in around 11h 55m.

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