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How to get fromTurkey to Iraqi Kurdistanby plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Turkey to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Cukurova, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cukurova (COV) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane COV - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    2h 55m
    $239–1,364

  2. Fly from Antalya Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    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
    $231–881

  3. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport, taxi

    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
    $253–1,333

  4. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, taxi

    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 14m
    $232–512

  5. 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 9m
    $322–592

Cukurova (COV) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 888.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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 taxi to Cukurova (COV) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, 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.

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