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How to get fromMecca to Erbilby train, plane, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mecca to Erbil by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly to Erbil International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane JED - EBL
    8h 36m
    $236–710

  2. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane TIF - EBL
    13h 11m
    $377–1,482

  3. Train to Jeddah, fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane JED - ISU
    3. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Erbilcar car
    11h 50m
    $296–1,251

Jeddah (JED) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Erbil, Iraq?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Erbil. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Erbil. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ta'if Bus Station, take the taxi to Taif Regional Airport (TIF) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Erbil.

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