Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK): what you need to know
The timezone in Kirkuk is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to KIK flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkuk Air Base Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a popular stopover on the LHR to KIK route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Kirkuk Air Base Airport flight is R 5,637. A round-trip ticket is currently R 10,271. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LHR to KIK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkuk Air Base Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkuk Air Base Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Getting from Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK) to central Kirkuk
From Kirkuk Air Base Airport, Kirkuk is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkuk Air Base Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Kirkuk in February.
The warmest month in Kirkuk is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kirkuk Air Base Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to KIK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
You've done Kirkuk, now it's time to discover other parts of Iraq. Travel about 241 kilometres south to Baghdad to check off its leading sights. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Mosul is another well-known destination in Iraq and is around 153 kilometres north-west of Kirkuk. No journey is complete without dropping by Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
