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

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There are 2 ways to get from Riyadh to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane RUH - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    8h 53m
    $402–734

  2. Fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane RUH - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    10h 33m
    $268–1,214

Riyadh (RUH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,375.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH airport, fly to Sulaymaniyah (ISU), then drive to Iraqi Kurdistan.

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