Tabriz to Sulaymaniyah flights
Sulaymaniyah lies 290 km (180 mi) south of Tabriz, -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.
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| Tabriz | Sulaymaniyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iran | Iraq |
| Population | 1.4 million | 878,146 |
| Elevation | 1,396 m (4,580 ft) | 847 m (2,779 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | TBZ, 8 km out | KIK, 99 km out |
Clocks in Sulaymaniyah are 30 min behind Tabriz right now, so a 1 h 7 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sulaymaniyah
Crossing from Iran into Iraq: money changes from the Rial 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 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.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,809 ft | 1,061 ft |
| Jalal Talabani International Airport (regional) | ISU | 11 km (7 mi) | 11,481 ft | 2,494 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sulaymaniyah from Tabriz?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, south of Tabriz.
How long does it take to get from Tabriz to Sulaymaniyah 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 Tabriz and Sulaymaniyah?
Sulaymaniyah is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Tehran).
Which airports are used for Tabriz to Sulaymaniyah flights?
Typically Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) to Kirkuk International Airport (KIK); Sulaymaniyah also has ISU.
What currency do I need in Sulaymaniyah?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.