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How to get fromMecca to Iraqi Kurdistanby train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mecca to Iraqi Kurdistan by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane JED - EBL
    3. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    $369–969

  2. Train to Jeddah, fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane JED - ISU
    3. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    10h 56m
    $335–1,149

  3. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane TIF - EBL
    3. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    13h 2m
    $450–1,391

  4. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane TIF - ISU
    3. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    14h 42m
    $396–1,471

  5. Train to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Madinahtrain train
    2. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane MED - EBL
    3. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    12h 20m
    $404–1,064

Jeddah (JED) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,841.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Iraqi Kurdistan, Arbīl, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ta'if Bus Station, take the taxi to Taif Regional Airport (TIF) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan.

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