Flights from Kirkuk Airport (KIK) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Returns from £272.34

One-way from £147.55

Flying to Istanbul Airport is very easy as there are 2 airliners who offer flights from Kirkuk including Turkish Airlines and Iraqi Airways. The flight from Kirkuk to Istanbul Airport is approximately 1,496 Kilometers which is 929 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 2 Hours 34 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. To obtain the best prices for Istanbul Airport flights than book well in advance. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from Kirkuk, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Kirkuk (KIK) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Iraqi Airways101010019:2019:20VIEW FLIGHTS
Turkish Airlines001000114:1014:10VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Iraqi Airways. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers IA251 with times between 19:20 and 19:20.

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Iraqi Airways direct at iraqiairways.com.iq.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
19:20
AirlineFlight  No
Iraqi AirwaysIA251
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Wednesday
14:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK313
19:20
AirlineFlight  No
Iraqi AirwaysIA251
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Friday
19:20
AirlineFlight  No
Iraqi AirwaysIA251
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Sunday
14:10
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK313
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Erbil to Istanbul 02 Hours 30 Minutes
Urmieh to Istanbul 02 Hours 31 Minutes
Siirt to Istanbul 02 Hours 14 Minutes

Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - Kirkuk (KIK) to Istanbul (IST)

DIRECT Turkish Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Kirkuk KIK to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Kirkuk KIK to Istanbul IST is £147.55 ($188 €177.76)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Kirkuk KIK to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Kirkuk KIK to Istanbul IST is £272.34 ($347 €328.11)
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Flight Info FAQ - Kirkuk (KIK) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Kirkuk to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Kirkuk (KIK) to Istanbul (IST): Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Kirkuk to Istanbul?
The flight from Kirkuk to Istanbul is 1,496KM or 929 miles.
How long does the flight from Kirkuk to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Kirkuk to Istanbul takes 2 Hours 34 Minutes.

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