Iraq to Turkey · 941 miles (1,514 km)

Sulaimaniyah (ISU) to Istanbul (SAW) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Sulaimaniyah (ISU) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 941 miles (1,514 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Baghdad, Amman and Tehran and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ISU to SAW

  • AJet logo
    AJetNot in an alliance
  • Pegasus logo
    PegasusNot in an alliance

ISU to SAW 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
    Pegasus logo
    IA
    AJet logo
  • Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian, then Jordan Aviation and Pegasus
    Royal Jordanian logo
    R5
    Pegasus logo
  • Via Tehran (IKA)Mahan Air, then AJet
    W5
    AJet logo
  • Via Basra (BSR)Iraqi Airways, then Pegasus
    IA
    Pegasus logo

ISU to SAW: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ISU to SAW?

AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Sulaimaniyah (ISU) to Istanbul (SAW).

How far is Sulaimaniyah from Istanbul by plane?

Sulaimaniyah (ISU) and Istanbul (SAW) are 941 miles (1,514 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does ISU to SAW 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 SAW 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 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.