How to get fromIstanbul to Iraqby train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Iraq by train or plane

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Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport
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1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane SAW - EBL
5h 44m
$369–1,623
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Sulaymaniyah
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane SAW - ISU
6h 2m
$167–602
Fly Istanbul to Erbil International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane IST - EBL
5h 38m
$259–463
Fly Istanbul to Baghdad International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane IST - BGW
6h 9m
$302–762
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Baghdad International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane SAW - BGW
6h 20m
$212–1,012
Fly Istanbul to Basra International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane IST - BSR
6h 35m
$312–1,147

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

30Weekly Planes

3h 30mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,422.6 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Iraq?

FlexFlight ApS and Turkish Airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) 3 times a day.

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Baghdad(opens in a new window), Iraq(opens in a new window)

Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and the second-largest city in the Arab world after Cairo. It is located on the Tigris river. In 762 AD, Baghdad was chosen as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate, and became its most notable major development project. Within a short time, the city evolved into a significant cultural, commercial, and intellectual center of the Muslim world. This, in addition to housing several key academic institutions, including the House of Wisdom, as well as a multiethnic and multi-religious environment, garnered it a worldwide reputation as the "Center of Learning".

Things to do in Baghdad

Baghdad Zoo(Opens in a new window)

The Baghdad Zoo is a 200 acre zoo originally opened in 1971 and located in Baghdad, Iraq, in the Al Zawra’a Gardens area along with the Al Zawra’a Dream Park (amusement park) and Zawra'a Tower. Before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the zoo housed 650 animals. After being decimated during the 2003 Iraqi war, when only about 35 animals survived, the zoo was reopened in 2003 and now houses about 1,070 animals.

National Museum of Iraq(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Iraq (Arabic: المتحف العراقي) is a museum located in Baghdad, Iraq. Also known as the Iraq Museum, it contains precious relics from the Mesopotamian, Babylonian and Persian civilization. It was looted during and after the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. International efforts led to many stolen artifacts being returned. After being closed for many years while being refurbished, and rarely open for public viewing, the museum was officially reopened in February 2015.

Victory Arch(Opens in a new window)

The Arc of Triumph (Arabic: قوس النصر Qaws an-Naṣr), also called the Swords of Qādisīyah، and Hands of Victory in some Western sources, are a pair of triumphal arches in central Baghdad, Iraq. Each arch consists of a pair of hands holding crossed swords. The two arches mark the two entrances to Great Celebrations square and the parade ground constructed to commemorate the Iran-Iraq war, led by then Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. The arches were opened to the public on August 8, 1989. It is one of Baghdad's sights and monuments and near to The Monument to the Unknown Soldier.

The Monument to the Unknown Soldier(Opens in a new window)

The Monument to the Unknown Soldier (Arabic,نصب الجندي المجهول) is a monument in central Baghdad designed by Italian architect Marcello D'Olivo and built between 1979 and 1982. It is said to be inspired by the glorification of a martyr from the Iran–Iraq War. In 1986 the national square of Iraq, Great Celebrations square, was built near the monument, and in 1989 the Victory Arches were added to celebrate the victory of the war on Iran. The Monument represents a traditional shield (dira¹a) dropping from the dying grasp of an Iraqi warrior. The monument also houses an underground museum.

Places to stay in Baghdad

Andalus Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Dijlat Al Khair Hotel فندق دجلة الخير(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

فندق بغداد Baghdad International Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.4Good

Coral Palace Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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