Sulaimaniya to Ankara by bus
Sulaimaniya to Ankara by bus takes about 19 hours via Erbil and the Ibrahim Khalil crossing. Wb3den Transport lists a daily VIP coach at 06:00 for 92,400 IQD per seat. Book and pay online; the ticket arrives on WhatsApp.
| Price per seat (from) | 65,500 IQD |
|---|---|
| Journey time | About 19 hours including border processing |
| Departures | 06:00 (daily) |
| Vehicle | VIP bus, 2+1 coach |
| Pickup point | Sulaimaniye |
| Drop-off | Ankara |
| Amenities | Wi-Fi, air conditioning, USB ports, reclining seats, screens |
| Payment | Cash on boarding, ZainCash or card |
| Documents | Valid passport + required visa |
About the Sulaimaniya to Ankara road
The coach arrives at Ankara's AŞTİ terminal. Passport and visa required for every passenger.
Sulaimaniya
Sulaimaniya is the cultural city of eastern Kurdistan near the Iranian border, known for its cooler climate and for the garage where Baghdad and Kirkuk cars and Türkiye coaches depart.
Ankara
Ankara is Türkiye's capital in central Anatolia; coaches arrive at the AŞTİ terminal, which is connected to the metro.
Also spelled: Sulaymaniyah, Slemani.
Operator notes
- Please arrive 20 minutes before departure time.
- Total trip time depends on border procedures.
- Direct bus without any transfer.
- Please make sure to have the required documents.
What to expect
The border
All lines cross at Ibrahim Khalil into Silopi; you step off for exit and entry stamps and continue on the same coach. Processing takes one to several hours in peak season.
Documents
A passport valid for at least six months, and a valid Turkish visa or residence permit for Iraqi citizens. A passport number is required for each traveller at booking.
Luggage and the coach
2+1 coaches with wide seats, one large bag in the hold and a hand bag inside, meal stops on the way, Wi-Fi and screens on most coaches.
Payment and ticket
Online payment only (ZainCash or card); the Turkish carrier issues the ticket and it reaches you on WhatsApp within minutes. The price shown in dinars is final.
How to book
- Choose “Sulaimaniya” and “Ankara”, the date and passenger count on the search page.
- Compare trips by time, price, vehicle and free seats; Turkish-carrier departures appear live at a final price in dinars.
- Pick your seat on the vehicle map.
- Enter your name and phone, and passport details for each traveller.
- Pay cash on boarding or online via ZainCash or card. Your QR ticket arrives instantly and the carrier ticket on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Sulaimaniya to Ankara?
About 19 hours including the border.
How much is the bus from Sulaimaniya to Ankara?
92,400 IQD per seat on the listed daily coach.
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