Non-stop flights to Kirkuk (KIK)
Kirkuk Airport is a small airport in Iraq. It is an international airport. In total there are 6 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kirkuk, spread around 6 cities in 3 countries. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Kirkuk.
On this page
All direct flights to Kirkuk Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kirkuk Best time to visit Kirkuk Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 24 flights arriving at Kirkuk Airport, which are 7 flights per week or 1 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Kirkuk are routes from Baghdad (BGW) in Iraq and Istanbul (IST) in Turkey. These two routes together are operated 12 times this month, and make up for 50% of all monthly arrivals at Kirkuk Airport.
The longest flight to Kirkuk KIK is departing from Istanbul (IST). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 933 miles (1,502 km).
List of all direct flights to Kirkuk
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kirkuk, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kirkuk.
Airlines flying to Kirkuk
The only airline that flies to Kirkuk is Iraqi Airways.
What is the best time to visit Kirkuk?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
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.
Business class flights to Kirkuk
There are 6 airports that have flights to Kirkuk in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to KIK are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Kirkuk
The only intercontinental flights to Kirkuk Airport (KIK) are from Africa and the Middle-East, as of November 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Africa to Kirkuk
Iraqi Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Africa to Kirkuk. They fly year-round from Cairo (CAI).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Kirkuk
Iraqi Airways is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the Middle-East to Kirkuk. They fly year-round from Baghdad (BGW), Basra (BSR), Beirut (BEY), Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Kirkuk
Flights from Egypt to Kirkuk
Cairo is the only city in Egypt with direct flights to Kirkuk. From Cairo, direct flights are offered by Iraqi Airways.
All flights from Egypt
Flights from Lebanon to Kirkuk
In Lebanon, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kirkuk is Beirut. From Beirut, direct flights are offered by Iraqi Airways.
All flights from Lebanon
Flights from Turkey to Kirkuk
There are 2 airports in Turkey that have non-stop flights to Kirkuk.
From Ankara and Istanbul, you can fly with Iraqi Airways.
All flights from Turkey
Domestic flights to Kirkuk
Flights from Iraq to Kirkuk
There are 2 airports in Iraq that have non-stop domestic flights to Kirkuk.
From Baghdad and Basra, you can fly with Iraqi Airways.
All flights from Iraq
Alternative airports near Kirkuk
Flying to an alternative airport near Kirkuk could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. In total there are two alternative airports to Kirkuk (KIK) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which are Sulaymaniyah (ISU) and Erbil (EBL).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kirkuk?
There is 1 airport in Kirkuk: Kirkuk Airport (KIK).
What is the best airport to fly into Kirkuk?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kirkuk is Kirkuk Airport (KIK).
How many airlines fly to Kirkuk?
There is 1 airline flying to Kirkuk, which is Iraqi Airways, as of November 2026.
Which airlines fly to Kirkuk?
Iraqi Airways is the only airline flying to Kirkuk.
Which alliances are flying to Kirkuk?
There are no alliances flying to Kirkuk at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kirkuk?
There are roughly 24 flights arriving at Kirkuk every month (or 7 flights each week), from a total of 6 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kirkuk Airport?
The official name of Kirkuk Airport is Kirkuk Airport.
What is the airport code of Kirkuk Airport?
The airport code of Kirkuk Airport is KIK.
What are the most popular flights to Kirkuk?
Baghdad, Istanbul and Ankara are the 3 most popular routes to Kirkuk. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kirkuk, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Kirkuk?
| Baghdad to Kirkuk | 30m |
| Istanbul to Kirkuk | 3h 20m |
| Ankara to Kirkuk | 2h 10m |
| Beirut to Kirkuk | 1h 45m |
| Cairo to Kirkuk | 2h 30m |
