Sulaymaniyah to Tabriz flights
Tabriz lies 290 km (180 mi) north of Sulaymaniyah, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
| Sulaymaniyah | Tabriz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 878,146 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 847 m (2,779 ft) | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | KIK, 99 km out | TBZ, 8 km out |
Clocks in Tabriz are 30 min ahead of Sulaymaniyah right now, so a 1 h 7 min journey lands 1 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tabriz
Crossing from Iraq into Iran: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kirkuk International Airport (KIK), 99 km (62 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,809 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU, 11 km).
Arriving in Tabriz
Tabriz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,825-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabriz International Airport | TBZ | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,825 ft | 4,459 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tabriz from Sulaymaniyah?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north of Sulaymaniyah.
How long does it take to get from Sulaymaniyah to Tabriz by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sulaymaniyah and Tabriz?
Tabriz is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Sulaymaniyah to Tabriz flights?
Typically Kirkuk International Airport (KIK) to Tabriz International Airport (TBZ).
What currency do I need in Tabriz?
The Rial (IRR).
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.