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Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to Kirkuk. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to KIK, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
The Mediterranean regions near Kirkuk are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Kirkuk is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Istanbul IST to Kirkuk KIK, which is Turkish Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from IST to KIK are operated once a week. Departure times vary between 06:35 - 07:45. The earliest flight departs at 06:35, the last flight departs at 07:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to Kirkuk takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Kirkuk is 933 miles (or 1,502 km).
There is 1 airport in Kirkuk: Kirkuk Airport (KIK).
There is 1 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Kirkuk (as of April 2026).
2 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Kirkuk.
The distance from Istanbul to Kirkuk is 933 miles (1,502 kilometers).
Turkish Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Istanbul to Kirkuk.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Istanbul to Kirkuk.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Istanbul to Kirkuk:
The earliest flight departs at 06:35 from Istanbul and arrives at 09:05 at Kirkuk.
The latest flight departs at 07:45 from Istanbul and arrives at 10:15 at Kirkuk.
933 miles (1,502 km) · 2h 30m
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