Turkey to Iraq · 941 miles (1,514 km)

Istanbul (SAW) to Sulaimaniyah (ISU) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Sulaimaniyah (ISU): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 941 miles (1,514 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Baghdad, Amman and Tehran.

Airlines flying nonstop from SAW to ISU

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

SAW to ISU with one stop

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

  • Via Baghdad (BGW)Iraqi Airways the whole way
    Pegasus logo
    IA
    AJet logo
    IA
  • Via Amman (AMM)Pegasus and Jordan Aviation, then Royal Jordanian
    Pegasus logo
    R5
    Royal Jordanian logo
  • Via Tehran (IKA)Pegasus and AJet, then Mahan Air
    Pegasus logo
    AJet logo
    W5

SAW to ISU: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to ISU?

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

How far is Istanbul from Sulaimaniyah by plane?

Istanbul (SAW) and Sulaimaniyah (ISU) 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 SAW to ISU cost?

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

Where can I connect between Istanbul and Sulaimaniyah?

The most direct connections are through Baghdad (BGW), Amman (AMM) and Tehran (IKA). 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.