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Mosul: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Mosul is a major city in northern Iraq, serving as the capital of Nineveh Governorate. It is the second largest city in Iraq overall after the capital Baghdad and situated on the banks of Tigris.

Mosul · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityMosul+30°CClear · sunset 06:11 PMupdated 08:10 AM
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2 sources · As of September 18, 2026
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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 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 following recent strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran ('Warnings and insurance' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
  • armed conflict
  • crime
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There were no changes to the Travel Advisory Level. The “Crime” risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. 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.

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

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Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Erbil International Airport EBL75 km away — the nearest airport
Kirkuk International Airport KIK147 km from the centre
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport NKT148 km from the centre

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