Istanbul to Kirkuk (IST-KIK): nonstop upgrade & award space

Turkish Airlines flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Kirkuk (KIK) just twice a week. With so few departures, each one carries the only premium seats on the route that day. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines across every IST to KIK date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed . Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

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Istanbul to Kirkuk flight schedule

Schedule data dated .

We last checked the IST to KIK schedule with our schedule feed on August 9, 2026, which is more than 14 days ago, so this page is not publishing departure times for it. The frequency figures above come from that same schedule.

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Award seats on IST to KIK departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines, date by date. Open the calendar for Istanbul to Kirkuk to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each IST to KIK departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Plan on the map

See IST to KIK on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

Airlines flying Istanbul to Kirkuk nonstop

Carriers operating IST to KIK nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

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Frequently asked questions about IST to KIK

How far is Kirkuk from Istanbul?
IST to KIK covers about 918 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the interactive route map lists each scheduled departure with its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to KIK?
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying IST to KIK nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines.
How often does IST to KIK operate?
The nonstop currently runs twice a week, on Turkish Airlines. Thin schedules like this change by season, and an alert will catch anything added.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on IST to KIK?
Open the IST to KIK route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Turkish Airlines, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

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