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There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Tikrīt by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Kirkuk, drive

    best
    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 Tikrītcar
    7h 48m
    $78–374

  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 Tikrītcar
    8h 44m
    $75–405

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

    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 Tikrītcar
    8h 35m
    $123–270

  4. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)planeIST - BGW
    3. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Tikrītcar
    8h 49m
    $161–248

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

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)planeSAW - BGW
    2. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Tikrītcar
    8h 38m
    $103–233

  6. 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 Tikrītcar
    8h 58m
    $110–415

  7. Bus to Istanbul, fly to Al Najaf International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)planeIST - NJF
    3. Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Tikrītcar
    10h 36m
    $128–577

Istanbul (IST) to Kirkuk (KIK) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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