Kirkuk (KIK) to Istanbul (IST) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kirkuk (KIK) to Istanbul (IST): 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 KIK to IST
- IAIraqi AirwaysNot in an alliance
KIK to IST with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Ankara (ESB)Iraqi Airways, then Turkish AirlinesIA
- Via Beirut (BEY)Iraqi Airways, then Middle East Airlines and Turkish AirlinesIA
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways the whole wayIAIAUD
- Via Basra (BSR)Iraqi Airways, then Turkish AirlinesIA
KIK to IST: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KIK to IST?
Iraqi Airways flies nonstop from Kirkuk (KIK) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Kirkuk from Istanbul by plane?
Kirkuk (KIK) and Istanbul (IST) 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 KIK 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 KIK to IST with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kirkuk and Istanbul?
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.