There are 3 ways to get from Kufa to Erbil by car or plane
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Drive to Baghdad International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Kufa to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)car
- Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane BGW - EBL
3h 29m$285–533Drive 503.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kufa to Erbilcar 503.9 km
7h 1m$26–37Fly from Al Najaf International Airport
- Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane NJF - EBL
7h 9m$1,237–2,644
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kufa to Erbil is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kufa to Erbil is to drive and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $280 - $550.
The distance between Kufa and Erbil is 502 km. The road distance is 503.9 km.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kufa to Erbil, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kufa to Erbil is 504 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Kufa to Erbil.
There are 117+ hotels available in Erbil.
What companies run services between Kufa, Iraq and Erbil, Iraq?
Royal Jordanian flies from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) 5 times a week.
- Website
- iraqiairways.com.iq
Flights from Baghdad International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Al Najaf International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–2,600
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