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How to get fromIstanbul to Baladby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Balad by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Istanbul, drive

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)planeIST - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Baladcar
    4h 49m
    $203–271

  2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)planeSAW - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Baladcar
    7h 27m
    $104–247

Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balad, Iraq?

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

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