There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Mosul by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane SAW - EBL
- Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Mosulcar
7h$91–329Fly from Istanbul Airport, drive
- Fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane IST - EBL
- Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Mosulcar
7h$226–409
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Mosul is to fly and drive which costs $90 - $330 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Mosul is to fly and drive which takes 7h and costs $220 - $410.
The distance between Istanbul and Mosul is 1498 km.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Istanbul to Mosul, including transfers.
There are 10+ hotels available in Mosul.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Mosul, Iraq?
There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Mosul. 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 Mosul. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul Airport (IST) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then drive to Mosul.
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–600
- Website
- flycham.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Damascus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–250
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