Istanbul (IST) to Kirkuk (KIK) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkuk (KIK): Iraqi Airways. The two airports are 929 miles (1,495 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Ankara, Beirut and Baghdad and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from IST to KIK
- IAIraqi AirwaysNot in an alliance
IST to KIK with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ankara (ESB)Turkish Airlines, then Iraqi Airways
IA - Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines and Turkish Airlines, then Iraqi Airways
IA - Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways the whole wayIAUDIA
- Via Basra (BSR)Turkish Airlines, then Iraqi AirwaysIA
IST to KIK: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to KIK?
Iraqi Airways flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkuk (KIK).
How far is Istanbul from Kirkuk by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Kirkuk (KIK) are 929 miles (1,495 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does IST to KIK cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IST to KIK with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Kirkuk?
The most direct connections are through Ankara (ESB), Beirut (BEY), Baghdad (BGW) and Basra (BSR). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Iraqi Airways through Baghdad.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.