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How to get fromIstanbul to Mosulby bus, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Mosul 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 Mosulcar
    6h 53m
    $116–263

  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 Mosulcar
    7h
    $68–396

  3. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Kirkuk, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkuk (KIK)planeIST - KIK
    3. Drive from Kirkuk (KIK) to Mosulcar
    8h 1m
    $79–377

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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