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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Babylon by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Baghdad International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane SAW - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Babyloncar car
    7h 21m
    $102–290

  2. Fly Istanbul Airport to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane IST - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Babyloncar car
    7h 21m
    $207–270

  3. Fly Istanbul Airport to Al Najaf International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane plane IST - NJF
    2. Take the taxi from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Babylontaxi taxi
    8h 51m
    $342–812

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,712.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Babylon, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Babylon. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then drive to Babylon. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Baghdad International Airport (BGW), then drive to Babylon.

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