Airport
Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU)
Jalal Talabani International Airport is the main gateway to Sulaymaniyah and the wider Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Compare transfer options to Sulaymaniyah city centre, Dukan Lake, Halabja and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Jalal Talabani International Airport
Jalal Talabani International Airport is the main international airport serving Sulaymaniyah and the surrounding areas of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Construction began in November 2003 and the airport opened in July 2005, when it was known as Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Located about 14 km west of central Sulaymaniyah, the airport connects the city to domestic and international destinations and serves both leisure and business travelers. Its passenger infrastructure is organized around three terminal buildings for departures, arrivals and VIP passengers.
The airport is reached mainly by road, with taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services and rental cars providing onward connections to the city centre and surrounding towns.
With passenger facilities including a VIP terminal, dining, shopping, Wi-Fi and parking, the airport functions as a key gateway for travelers arriving in the Kurdistan Region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Jalal Talabani International Airport operates passenger services through three terminal buildings, organized for departures, arrivals and VIP passengers.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Jalal Talabani International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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