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How to get fromKirkuk to Istanbulby car or plane

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

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  1. Drive to Erbil International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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    1. Drive from Kirkuk to Erbil International Airport (EBL)car car
    2. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane EBL - SAW
    5h 15m
    ₺5,240–16,472

  2. Drive to Erbil International Airport, fly to Istanbul Airport

    1. Drive from Kirkuk to Erbil International Airport (EBL)car car
    2. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane EBL - IST
    5h 8m
    ₺11,337–20,449

  3. Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly to Istanbul Airport

    1. Drive from Kirkuk to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car car
    2. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane ISU - IST
    5h 48m
    ₺12,334–41,445

  4. Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Drive from Kirkuk to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car car
    2. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane ISU - SAW
    5h 51m
    ₺5,337–24,468

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,366Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,514.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

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

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