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Kirkuk: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Kirkuk is a major city in northern Iraq, serving as the capital of the Kirkuk Governorate. The city is home to a diverse population of Kurds, Iraqi Turkmens and Arabs.

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Now in the cityKirkuk+21°CClear night · sunrise 06:25 AMupdated 07:30 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map5
Exchange rateIQD 1,517.81per 1 $IQD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map5

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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
  • armed conflict
  • crime
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Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks , and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq . Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq due to the safety risks.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Kirkuk International Airport KIK3.9 km from the centre
Jalal Talabani International Airport ISU84 km from the centre
Erbil International Airport EBL94 km from the centre

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