Mosul to Samandağ flights
Samandağ lies 641 km (399 mi) 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 1 h 34 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 | Samandağ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Turkey |
| Population | 1.7 million | 123,447 |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 75 km out | HTY, 42 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Samandağ
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 Samandağ
Samandağ is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hatay Airport (HTY), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,830 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Latakia International Airport (LTK, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatay Airport (regional) | HTY | 42 km (26 mi) | 6,830 ft | 269 ft |
| Latakia International Airport (regional) | LTK | 76 km (47 mi) | 9,175 ft | 157 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Samandağ from Mosul?
641 km (399 mi) in a straight line, west of Mosul.
How long does it take to get from Mosul to Samandağ by air?
About 1 h 34 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 Samandağ?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mosul to Samandağ flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Hatay Airport (HTY); Samandağ also has LTK.
What currency do I need in Samandağ?
The Lira (TRY).
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.