Modern glass terminal exterior at Kirkuk International Airport during golden hour, with drop-off lanes and an open forecourt

Airport

Kirkuk International Airport (KIK)

Kirkuk International Airport serves the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk and connects travelers to destinations across the region, including Sulaymaniyah and Mosul. Compare transfer options to Kirkuk city centre and nearby areas to plan your onward journey.

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About Kirkuk International Airport

Kirkuk International Airport is the main airport serving the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk and the surrounding governorate. Inaugurated on 16 October 2022, it became the city's first international airport after the former military air base was redeveloped for civil aviation.

Located southwest of central Kirkuk, the airport is built around a single passenger terminal and has the capacity to handle about 3.5 million passengers annually. It supports international flights as well as civil aviation services, connecting Kirkuk with regional and international destinations.

The airport sits only about 2 km from the city centre, so taxis and private transfers provide a short, practical connection into Kirkuk. Road links also allow onward travel toward nearby cities such as Sulaymaniyah and Mosul.

Within the terminal, travelers can find restaurants, cafés, shops, and duty-free areas, along with basic passenger services for arrivals and departures.

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Terminal Overview

Travelers walking beneath terminal signs inside an airport

Terminals

Kirkuk International Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building. The terminal handles arriving and departing civil flights within one main facility.

Ground Transportation Services to and from Kirkuk International Airport

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