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How to get fromIstanbul to Kirkukby bus, plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Kirkuk by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Erbil International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)planeIST - EBL
    3. Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kirkukcar
    6h 47m
    $117–264

  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)planeSAW - EBL
    2. Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kirkukcar
    6h 53m
    $69–397

  3. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Kirkuk

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkuk (KIK)planeIST - KIK
    6h 2m
    $99–399

  4. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)planeIST - ISU
    3. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Kirkukcar
    7h 23m
    $217–614

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

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)planeSAW - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Kirkukcar
    7h 4m
    $94–397

Istanbul (IST) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Kirkuk. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then drive to Kirkuk. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Kirkuk (KIK), then take the taxi to Kirkuk.

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