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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Balad by plane or car

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane IST - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Baladcar car
    7h 10m
    $180–389

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erbil International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane SAW - EBL
    2. Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Baladcar car
    9h 56m
    $59–231

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

    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 Baladcar car
    7h 21m
    $79–247

  4. Fly Istanbul to Erbil International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane IST - EBL
    2. Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Baladcar car
    9h 50m
    $110–366

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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