Iraq to Türkiye by bus (overland)
You can book a bus from Iraq to Türkiye online with Wb3den Transport: 2+1 coaches from Erbil, Sulaimaniya, Kirkuk and Baghdad to Istanbul, Ankara and Diyarbakır, crossing at Ibrahim Khalil/Silopi, taking 9 hours (Diyarbakır) to 26 hours (Istanbul), with fares from about 30,000 IQD per seat shown in Iraqi dinars.
| Route | From | Duration | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaimaniya → Ankara | 65,500 IQD | 19 hours | 06:00 |
| Sulaimaniya → Istanbul | 79,750 IQD | 24 hours | 06:00 |
| Erbil → Ankara | 61,500 IQD | 17 hours | live from Turkish carriers |
| Erbil → Diyarbakir | 30,000 IQD | 9 hours | live from Turkish carriers |
| Erbil → Istanbul | 74,000 IQD | 17 hours | live from Turkish carriers |
| Istanbul → Erbil | 98,500 IQD | 23 hours | live from Turkish carriers |
| Kirkuk → Ankara | 65,500 IQD | 23 hours | live from Turkish carriers |
| Kirkuk → Istanbul | 74,250 IQD | 25 hours | live from Turkish carriers |
| Baghdad → Diyarbakir | at search | 11 hours | on availability |
| Baghdad → Istanbul | at search | 20 hours | on availability |
| Istanbul → Baghdad | at search | 20 hours | on availability |
How booking works
Pick your city and date and you see live departures of Turkish carriers (company, bus type, times, free seats) at a final price in dinars. Choose your seat on the bus map, enter passport details for each traveller, pay with ZainCash or card, and the ticket reaches you on WhatsApp within minutes.
Border and documents
All lines cross at Ibrahim Khalil (Zakho) into Silopi. A valid passport for every traveller, plus a valid Turkish visa or residence permit for Iraqi citizens. Border processing takes one to several hours and is included in the advertised journey time.
Prices
Turkish carriers price in lira. We convert to dinars at the current rate and add a fixed service fee; the price you see is the price you pay. Fares change daily, so search your date for the final price.
Frequently asked questions
Can you travel from Iraq to Türkiye overland?
Yes. Daily buses run from Erbil, Sulaimaniya, Kirkuk and Baghdad to Istanbul, Ankara and Diyarbakır via the Ibrahim Khalil crossing.
How much is the bus from Iraq to Türkiye?
From about 30,000 IQD per seat depending on city, carrier and exchange rate.
Do I need a Turkish visa to take the bus?
Yes for Iraqi citizens: a valid visa or residence permit. Tickets are not sold without a passport number.
Where can I book the Erbil to Istanbul bus online?
On the Wb3den Transport website or the iPhone/Android app: search Erbil → Istanbul and pick your trip.
Ready to travel?
Compare trips, pick your seat and pay the way you like — or ask us on WhatsApp any time.
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