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How to get fromIstanbul to Kirkukby plane or car

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

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

    best
    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 Kirkukcar car
    6h 44m
    $136–389

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane SAW - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Kirkukcar car
    7h 10m
    $106–439

  3. 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 Kirkukcar car
    6h 39m
    $226–469

  4. Fly Istanbul to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane IST - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Kirkukcar car
    7h 10m
    $246–809

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,515.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Kirkuk. However, you can take the train to Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then drive to Kirkuk. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then drive to Kirkuk.

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