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How to get fromErbil to Iranby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Erbil to Iran by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Erbil International Airport to Tehran International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane EBL - IKA
    2. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    3h 25m
    $98–511

  2. Drive  674.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Erbil to Banārūdcar car 674.7 km
    9h 28m
    $34–50

  3. Drive to Urmia Airport, fly to Mehrabad International Airport

    1. Drive from Erbil to Urmia Airport (OMH)car car
    2. Fly from Urmia Airport (OMH) to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)plane plane OMH - THR
    5h 57m
    $67–364

  4. Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly to Tehran International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Erbil to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car car
    2. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Tehran International Airport (IKA)plane plane ISU - IKA
    3. Take the bus from Tehran Imam Khomeini to Azadi Squarebus bus
    6h 19m
    $101–614

Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Tehran International Airport (IKA) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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 28m.

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