Turkish Airlines has relaunched its flights between Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah which were stopped on April 2023.
Already possessing a strong network in the
country with flights to Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Kirkuk, and Najaf, flag carrier
once again connects Iraq to the world with a total of six gateways.
Starting on November 2 , 2025, flights
between İstanbul Airport and Sulaymaniyah International Airport are going to be
operated with four weekly frequencies reciprocally on Mondays, Thursdays,
Fridays and Sundays. On 2026 Summer Schedule, flights are set to be increased
to daily as of 27 March 2026.
Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines Chairman of
the Board and the Executive Committee, stated: “We are glad to relaunch our Sulaymaniyah
flights, connecting this destination which boasts rich cultural and natural
heritage to the world with the comfort and hospitality of Turkish Airlines. With
this route, we will not only further strengthen our presence in the region but
also continue to contribute to the trade and cultural ties between Türkiye and
Iraq.” -TradeArabia News Service