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How to get fromTurkey to Iraqi Kurdistanby plane or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Turkey to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane ESB - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    5h 25m
    $233–1,333

  2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane SAW - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $212–512

  3. Fly from Antalya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane AYT - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $230–541

  4. Fly from Istanbul, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane IST - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $322–592

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Turkey to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, you can take the line 442 bus to Ankara Airport, walk to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan.

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