İzmir to 'Ākra flights
'Ākra lies 1,485 km (923 mi) east of İzmir, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| İzmir | 'Ākra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Iraq |
| Population | 2.9 million | 105,370 |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | ADB, 13 km out | EBL, 56 km out |
What changes when you arrive in 'Ākra
Crossing from Turkey into Iraq: money changes from the Lira to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving İzmir
İzmir is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Samos Airport (SMI, 83 km), Mytilene International Airport (MJT, 86 km), Chios Island National Airport (JKH, 87 km).
Arriving in 'Ākra
'Ākra is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (YKO, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 56 km (35 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
| Hakkari Yüksekova Airport (regional) | YKO | 96 km (60 mi) | 10,499 ft | 6,400 ft |
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Common questions
How far is 'Ākra from İzmir?
1,485 km (923 mi) in a straight line, east of İzmir.
How long does it take to get from İzmir to 'Ākra by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between İzmir and 'Ākra?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for İzmir to 'Ākra flights?
Typically Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL); 'Ākra also has YKO.
What currency do I need in 'Ākra?
The Dinar (IQD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.