Zakho to Ankara by bus
Zakho to Ankara by bus takes about 20 hours via Ibrahim Khalil, Diyarbakır and central Anatolia, arriving at the AŞTİ terminal. Live Turkish-carrier departures are listed on Wb3den Transport from 62,500 IQD per seat.
| Price per seat (from) | 62,500 IQD |
|---|---|
| Journey time | About 20 hours including border processing |
| Departures | Daily Turkish-carrier departures — shown live at search |
| Vehicle | 2+1 coach |
| Pickup point | Zakho main bus terminal |
| Drop-off | AŞTİ terminal |
| Amenities | screens, USB ports, Wi-Fi on most Turkish-carrier coaches |
| Payment | Online only (ZainCash or card) |
| Documents | Valid passport + required visa (check the current rule) |
About the Zakho to Ankara road
A valid passport and Turkish visa are required; payment is online only.
Zakho
Zakho is the last Iraqi town before the Ibrahim Khalil crossing into Türkiye, about 55 km from Duhok; Turkish coaches pass through and also depart from it, making it the shortest Iraqi starting point for Mardin and Diyarbakır.
Ankara
Ankara is Türkiye's capital in central Anatolia; coaches arrive at the AŞTİ terminal, which is connected to the metro.
Also spelled: Zaxo.
What to expect
The border
All lines cross between Ibrahim Khalil (Zakho) and Silopi; you step off for exit and entry stamps and on most services continue on the same coach. Processing takes one to several hours in peak season.
Documents
A passport valid for at least six months. Iraqi citizens entering Türkiye need a valid Turkish visa or residence permit; non-Iraqis entering Iraq need an Iraq or Kurdistan Region visa depending on nationality. A passport number is required for each traveller at booking.
Luggage and the coach
Mostly 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
Turkish-carrier departures are paid online only (ZainCash or card); the carrier issues the ticket and it reaches you on WhatsApp within 30 minutes of payment. VIP coaches listed by local operators follow the payment options shown on the trip. The price shown in dinars is final.
How to book
- Choose “Zakho” 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 online only (ZainCash or card). You get a payment confirmation immediately and the Turkish carrier's ticket on WhatsApp within 30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a bus from Zakho to Ankara?
Yes. 2+1 coaches of Turkish carriers are listed live on Wb3den Transport and bookable online from 62,500 IQD per seat.
How long is Zakho to Ankara?
About 20 hours including border processing.
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