Search Flights from Baghdad to Diyarbakir

Traveling to Baghdad Airport from the city centre by Baghdad city buses, taxi or rental cars is quite easy. You can make a both safe and affordable journey by means of transportation such as private or shared taxis, armored or normal coaches or rental car, all of which can easily be found in the city.

Bus

Baghdad buses, which are called Rhino Runners, provide transportation to several locations in the city and to Baghdad Airport from the city centre. Due to some security problems going on in Baghdad and Iraq, these buses are armored. Locals and the tourists visiting the city usually prefer taxis and their own private vehicles for transportation.

Taxi

If you don’t have an internationally valid driver licence, taxi is the safest means of transportation in Baghdad, where public transportation is under-developed. Contrary to popular belief, traveling by the yellow and white taxis, which can be found anywhere in the city, is budget friendly.

Nearly none of the taxis in Baghdad have taximeter, so tell your destination to the taxi driver and try bargaining before getting on the car. You can easily travel to Baghdad airport by taxi from any location in the city, and this journey takes about 30 – 35 minutes. Also, you can travel at a cheaper price by choosing shared taxis.

Rent a Car

Renting a car is one of the most convenient and affordable ways to travel in Baghdad, where urban roads are quite developed. You can find rent a car companies in many locations in the city. You will get a fairer price by booking a car in advance, but local rent a car companies in Baghdad also offer reasonably priced options. By following the road signs, you can drive to Baghdad Airport in about 20 – 25 minutes in your rental car. There is not much urban traffic in Baghdad and as the public transportation in the city is under-developed, traveling by your own car is a much more convenient option.

Airport Information

There are three passenger terminals in Baghdad International Airport, Iraq’s largest airport. There are many services, including ATMs, banks, exchange offices, duty free shop, 7/24 in service tourist information office, eatery area, smoking and resting lounges, souvenir shops and markets, provided in Baghdad Airport, like in every international airport.

Diyarbakır, the largest city in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey, is a city attracting attentions with its rapidly growing population. Urban transport is provided by bus or minibuses.

The center of the city, which hosts the old castle, is among the most crowded places of the city. The heart of the city’s fun life beats at the Atatürk House and the park around it. The easiest way to get there is to take a taxi.

Bus

Diyarbakır Airport has bus services before and after every flight. After landing, you can get on the municipal buses departing from the airport to the city center.

Taxi

You can take a taxi if you are going to somewhere in the city, because the airport is close to the city center. If you need to travel to the distant centers, you can go to the bus terminal by taxi and then take bus or minibus to reach your destination.

Rent a car

You can also take advantage of car rental option to travel from the airport, which is 6 kilometers away from the city center. At the airport, there are the offices of Avis, Kançul Turizm, Hertz and Emir Oto car rental companies. You can book in advance to find the right car for your convenience.