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Transportation from the City Center to Sulaymaniyah Airport
Sulaymaniyah, which attracts the attention of travelers with its history and nature, is a modern city located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Süleymaniye, a vibrant city center with its hotels, shopping malls, theaters and restaurants, was founded in 1784 by İbrahim Pasha.
Suleymaniye, which has made a name for itself with its architectural features, baths and streets even in history books, is located between the Goizha, Azmir, Glazarda and Piramargun Mountains.
It is best to take a taxi, as there is no public transportation option going to Sulaymaniyah Airport, which is 12 km from the city center.
As in most parts of Iraq, it is always possible to find a taxi in Sulaymaniyah. If you want to call a taxi by phone, you can call +964 7709105353. The fare, which takes 10-15 minutes, is quite affordable compared to a big city. However, it is useful to talk to the driver before you set off and agree on the destination and the price from the beginning, because they do not use taximeters.
Taxis, which provide honest service without resorting to any lies about the fare, do not accept tips. Generally, beige, red or white sedans are used as taxis. Since there is no public transportation in the city, most people use taxis for transportation.
Private transfer services are also highly developed in the city, and both licensed companies and pirate transport drivers are working to transport passengers to different parts of the city. You have the chance to get private transfer service from companies that carry licensed passengers from the city center to the airport.
In addition, if you are staying in a hotel, you can request a car from the hotel reception to the airport. While some luxury hotels offer this service free of charge, many hotels have options that provide airport shuttle services for a fee. You can also rent a car from the city center and have it delivered at the airport. You can rent a car according to your return day and deliver your car at the airport and continue your journey without any problems.
Transportation from Baghdad International Airport to the City Center
Located 16 kilometers west of Iraq's capital, Baghdad, Baghdad International Airport is operated by the Iraqi Government. The airport, where both civilian and military aircraft take off, is home to Iraqi Airways, the country's national airline. Other companies operating at Baghdad International Airport include Air Arabia, Armenia Air Company, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Qatar Airways, THY, Fly Dubai. Baghdad Airport draws attention with its annual passenger capacity of approximately 7.5 million passengers and the ability to host aircraft of all sizes involved in both military and civilian operations. There are regular flights from the airport to other cities of the country such as Erbil, Basra, Mosul and Najaf. There are also flights to international destinations such as Doha, Tehran, Bahrain, Amman, Ankara and Antalya. Transportation from Baghdad International Airport to the city center can be provided by shuttle, bus, taxi and car rental.
Bus
It is possible to go to the city center from Baghdad Airport by bus. Bus tickets can be purchased from kiosks located throughout the airport terminals. However, due to the irregularity of bus services, buses are not used much to go to the city center. It takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the city center from the airport by bus.
Service Vehicles (Shuttle)
One of the most preferred means of transportation from Baghdad Airport to the city center is shuttles. The shuttle vehicles, which usually belong to the hotels where the guests reside, take the passengers from the airport and offer a shuttle service to their own hotels. It takes 30-35 minutes to reach the city center from the airport by hotel vehicles, which arrange shuttle services according to the arrival times of their guests.
Taxi
Considering that Baghdad Airport's current means of transportation are inadequate, taxis are becoming one of the safest ways to reach the airport and even get around Baghdad. You can reach Baghdad city center from the airport in 30 minutes by taxi. To ensure the safety of passengers, it is recommended to book a taxi before arriving at Baghdad Airport. Normal taxis cannot enter the airport, only vehicles authorized by government agencies can serve as taxis. Taxis are available at the airport's arrivals and departures terminals and pay between 55 and 95 Iraqi Dinars from the airport to Baghdad city centre.
Rent a car
One of the best alternatives to choose after taxis is car rental. You can get to the city center in about 30 minutes by renting a car from the car rental offices in Baghdad International Airport or by renting a car online.
Baghdad International Airport Contact Information:
Address: Airport St, Baghdad, IRAQ
Telephone number: +964 0790 140 3537