Mosul to Nilüfer flights
Nilüfer lies 1,311 km (815 mi) north-west of Mosul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Mosul | Nilüfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Turkey |
| Population | 1.7 million | 536,365 |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 75 km out | SAW, 83 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Nilüfer
Crossing from Iraq into Turkey: money changes from the Dinar to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mosul
Mosul is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Nilüfer
Nilüfer is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 83 km (52 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 55 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 83 km (52 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
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Staying in Nilüfer
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Nilüfer. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 56 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nilüfer from Mosul?
1,311 km (815 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Mosul.
How long does it take to get from Mosul to Nilüfer by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mosul and Nilüfer?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mosul to Nilüfer flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Nilüfer also has YEI.
What currency do I need in Nilüfer?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Nilüfer?
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Nilüfer, bookable on this site.
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.