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

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There are 4 ways to get from Mecca to Kirkuk by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly to Erbil International Airport, drive

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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
    3. Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kirkukcar car
    9h 21m
    $183–596

  2. 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 Kirkukcar car
    10h 57m
    $263–746

  3. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly to Erbil International Airport, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kirkukcar car
    14h 8m
    $304–1,068

  4. Train to Jeddah, fly to Baghdad International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane plane JED - BGW
    3. Drive from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Kirkukcar car
    12h 6m
    $222–448

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,889.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Kirkuk. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then drive to Kirkuk. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Sulaymaniyah (ISU), then drive to Kirkuk.

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