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

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

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  1. Fly Kuwait International Airport 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 48m
    $238–471

  2. Drive  1,067.5 km

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

  3. Drive to Basra International Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Kuwait City to Basra International Airport (BSR)car car
    2. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane BSR - EBL
    3. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    12h 30m
    $488–1,242

  4. Fly Kuwait International Airport 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 49m
    $324–881

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 922 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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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