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How to get fromPalmyra to Erbilby car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Palmyra to Erbil by car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Damascus International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Palmyra to Damascus International Airport (DAM)car car
    2. Fly from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane DAM - EBL
    4h 42m

  2. Drive  672 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palmyra to Erbilcar car 672 km
    9h 57m
    $31–45

  3. Drive to Beirut International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Palmyra to Beirut International Airport (BEY)car car
    2. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane BEY - EBL
    6h 11m
    $246–678

  4. Drive to Queen Alia International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Palmyra to Amman-Airport-AMMcar car
    2. Fly from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane AMM - EBL
    7h 34m
    $241–1,077

  5. Taxi to Deir Ez-Zor Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Palmyra to Deir Ez-Zor Airport (DEZ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Deir Ez-Zor Airport (DEZ) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane DEZ - EBL
    13h 29m
    $226–712

Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Palmyra, Syria and Erbil, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Palmyra to Erbil. However, you can drive to Damascus International Airport (DAM) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Erbil. Alternatively, you can drive from Palmyra to Erbil in around 9h 57m.

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