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Sulaymaniyah: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Sulaymaniyah or Slemani, is a city in the east of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and is the capital of the Sulaymaniyah Governorate.

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Now in the citySulaymaniyahsunset 05:01 PM
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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)

Visa and practicalities

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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)
Jalal Talabani International Airport ISU11 km from the centre
Kirkuk International Airport KIK99 km from the centre
Sanandaj Airport SDG148 km from the centre

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