There are 4 ways to get from Erbil to Iran by plane, bus, or car
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Fly Erbil International Airport to Tehran International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane EBL - IKA
- Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus
3h 25m$89–472Drive 672.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Erbil to Banārūdcar 672.6 km
9h 32m$31–45Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly to Tehran International Airport, bus
- Drive from Erbil to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car
- Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane ISU - IKA
- Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus
5h 29m$91–564Drive to Urmia Airport, fly to Mehrabad International Airport
- Drive from Erbil to Urmia Airport (OMH)car
- Fly from Urmia Airport (OMH) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)plane OMH - THR
5h 56m$65–342
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Iran is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Iran is to fly and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $85 - $480.
The distance between Erbil and Iran is 729 km. The road distance is 672.6 km.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Erbil to Iran, including transfers.
Iran is 30 min ahead of Erbil. It is currently 1:51 AM in Erbil and 2:21 AM in Iran.
Yes, the driving distance between Erbil to Iran is 673 km. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Erbil to Iran.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Iran?
There is no direct connection from Erbil to Iran. However, you can take the taxi to Erbil International Airport (EBL) airport, fly to Tehran International Airport (IKA), walk to Tehran Imam Khomeini, take the bus to Azadi Square, then take the taxi to Tehrān. Alternatively, you can drive from Erbil to Banārūd in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- mahan.aero
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Tehran International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Tehran International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Urmia Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- ataair.ir
Flights from Urmia Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Tehran International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- chabaharairlines.com
Flights from Urmia Airport to Mehrabad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
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