Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU): what you need to know
The timezone in Sulaymaniyah is UTC+3, which is eight hours behind Sydney.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to ISU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a popular stop between SYD and ISU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight is RM4,112. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM6,142. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to ISU, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Consider checking in to Grand Millennium Sulaimani after touching down from your Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight. It's a short drive from ISU and a great option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Go beyond Sulaymaniyah and check out places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Sulaimaniyah International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Sulaimaniyah International Airport several weeks before your departure date to get the best deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) to central Sulaymaniyah
Sulaimaniyah International Airport to central Sulaymaniyah has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sulaymaniyah in March.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Sulaymaniyah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to ISU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Sulaymaniyah has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iraq waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Sulaymaniyah, a trip to Baghdad will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Sulaymaniyah. No journey is complete without seeing Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.