Travelling from London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The timezone in Kirkuk is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Kirkuk Air Base Airport is located in Kirkuk.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from London to KIK.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to KIK even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is an option when departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK) departing London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to KIK flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Flights that take off from STN reach their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK)
Rs133,209 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport. A return flight starts from Rs253,432. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from London to KIK, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Kirkuk based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to KIK flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kirkuk, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 45ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Kirkuk Air Base Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Kirkuk. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Iraq, head for Mosul, roughly 145 kilometres north-west of Kirkuk. Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah) are highlights.
