Iraq to Turkey · 977 miles (1,572 km)

Sulaimaniyah (ISU) to Istanbul (IST) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Sulaimaniyah (ISU) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 977 miles (1,572 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Baghdad, Amman and Tehran and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ISU to IST

  • Turkish Airlines logo
    Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book ISU to IST with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ISU to IST with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways the whole way
    IA
    IA
    Turkish Airlines logo
    UD
  • Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
    Royal Jordanian logo
    Royal Jordanian logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    R5
  • Via Tehran (IKA)Mahan Air the whole way
    W5
    IR
    QB
    Turkish Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Basra (BSR)Iraqi Airways, then Turkish Airlines
    IA
    Turkish Airlines logo

ISU to IST: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ISU to IST?

Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Sulaimaniyah (ISU) to Istanbul (IST).

How far is Sulaimaniyah from Istanbul by plane?

Sulaimaniyah (ISU) and Istanbul (IST) are 977 miles (1,572 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ISU to IST award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ISU to IST cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ISU to IST with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Sulaimaniyah and Istanbul?

The most direct connections are through Baghdad (BGW), Amman (AMM), Tehran (IKA) and Basra (BSR). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Iraqi Airways through Baghdad.

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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.