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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Balad by plane or car

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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 Baladcar car
    7h 20m
    $89–257

  2. Fly Istanbul to Kirkuk, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkuk (KIK)plane plane IST - KIK
    2. Drive from Kirkuk (KIK) to Baladcar car
    8h 54m
    $79–376

  3. Fly Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    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 15m
    $162–227

  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 40m
    $130–263

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

    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
    10h 5m
    $79–371

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest 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 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. Alternatively, 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.

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