Kirkuk to Ankara (KIK–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KIK–ESB had nonstop service from Iraqi Airways, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 698 miles in 2h 15m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA Iraqi Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ankara from Kirkuk
| Metric | KIK→ESB | EBL→ESB | BGW→ESB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KIK | – | 58 mi | 153 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 5 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 5m | 2h 15m |
Travel Essentials
KIK: +03 · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Kirkuk, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
KIK–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KIK to ESB
Kirkuk International Airport (KIK) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) had nonstop service from Iraqi Airways, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
KIK to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KIK to ESB is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 698 miles (1,123 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Arbil (EBL), Baghdad (BGW) and Şırnak (NKT).