Search Flights from Kirkuk to Muenster/Osnabrueck (Münster Osnabrück Intl.)

Kirkuk, which is small city located in the north of Iraq, is situated in the Kurdistan Region. Kirkuk Airport in the city is no longer available. If you want to prefer air transportation from the city, you can make your flight through Sulaymaniyah Airport, which is located in the nearby city of Sulaymaniyah. It would be useful to remind that there is political turmoil in the city.

Transportation from Kirkuk to Sulaymaniyah Airport

There is nearly a one and a half hour distance between Kirkuk and Sulaymaniyah Airport. No public transportation is provided because of the turmoil in and around the city. No car rental options are available around the city as well.

Taxi

You won’t have any difficulty finding a taxi in the city. As an alternative, you can also take the advantage of the taxis that offer shared taxi service. Going to the airport directly by a taxi may not be affordable for you. However, the shared taxis offer you a more affordable service compared to the standard tariff. Taking a taxi is the best option for a safe journey to reach the airport.

Airport Information

Sulaymaniyah Airport, which connects Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah and the surrounding cities to the world, has a limited number of places where you can meet your needs such as eating, drinking, shopping and resting.

The city of Münster is located in North Rhine-Westphalia and the city of Osnabrück is located in Lower-Saxony in north-west Germany. Both cities are in close proximity to each other and therefore share a common airport. Travelers who plan to visit one of these two cities travel to Münster Osnabrück International Airport. Public transportation services in Münster are well developed and since the city is quite small in terms of surface area it is also easy to explore on foot.

You can purchase tickets for public transportation alternatives from sales offices or various markets. The most commonly used means of public transportation in the city are buses. In addition, there are train services that provide transportation both within the city and to other cities in the country. The central railway station in the city (Münster Hauptbahnhof) is located in the city center, as is the case in many German cities. Cycling is another common means of transportation in Münster.

In Osnabrück, the area known as the city center is called Neumarkt and almost all the buses pass through this area.

Buses have a big role in urban transportation. In addition to buses, just like in Münster, traveling by bicycle is a highly preferred alternative in the small city of Osnabrück. You can purchase bus tickets from the automated machines at Neumarkt, the central terminal. You can also get more detailed information about the bus schedules and fares at this terminal. The central railway station is located about 10 minutes from the city center but these trains are only used for intercity transportation.

Transportation to Münster from the Airport

To get to the city center from the airport you can use public transport services such as buses or trains. Münster Osnabrück International Airport is located 25 km from Münster city center. It takes an average of 25 to 30 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by public transportation.

You can also take a taxi or rent a car to get to the city center, which would be a faster transportation alternative.

Bus

One of the most affordable methods of transportation to get to Münster from the airport is by bus. There are various bus lines that provide transportation to the city center from the airport. D50 Direct Bus line provides transportation to Münster Central Railway Station in approximately 20 minutes. The S50 Schnellbus bus line departs from the Ibbenbüren station, which is located in close proximity to the airport, and also provides transportation to the central railway station. The interregional bus line R51 RegioBus provides transportation to the central railway station in about 50 minutes, stopping in Sprakel and Greven along the way.

Train

The train lines in Germany, known as S-Bahn and operated by Deutsche Bahn (German Railways), are also an important part of intra-city transportation. Although there is no direct train service from the airport to Münster there are train stations located in close proximity to the airport, providing a public transportation alternative to buses with connecting lines from the nearby stations.

There are three main train lines that provide transport services throughout Münster. The red line provides transportation between the Hafen (Halle Münsterland), Hauptbahnhof (central railway station), Servatiiplatz, Lambertikirche (Prinzipalmarkt), and Grevener Straße stations.

The yellow line provides transportation between the Warendorfer Straße, Servatiiplatz, Lambertikirche (Prinzipalmarkt), and Schützenhof (Hammer Straße) stations.

The blue line provides transportation between the Wolbecker Straße, Servatiiplatz, Lambertikirche (Prinzipalmarkt), Neubrückenstraße, Stadttheater, Stadthalle, and Nordplatz stations. Trains begin operate from 6 am until 12 am. Depending on the time of day the trains will run every 6 to 12 minutes.

Taxi

Taxis are another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Taxis are a very convenient method of transport that provide door-to-door service.

Rental Car

There are many Rent a Car offices located at the airport terminal. You can also book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online before your trip. Once you get to the city center you can also rent a bicycle for urban transportation from the car rental offices.

Transportation to Osnabrück from the Airport

Münster Osnabrück International Airport is located 35 km from the city of Osnabrück. Therefore transportation alternatives take a bit longer and are a bit more expensive when compared to transportation to Münster. Nevertheless, there are a variety of alternatives available to get to Osnabrück from the airport such as buses, taxis, and rental cars.

Bus

Shuttle bus x150 provides transportation from the airport to the central railway station in Osnabrück. The fare for this bus is higher than general public transportation vehicles in the city. The bus runs frequently throughout the day and is on-time and reliable. You can follow the daily schedule of the line on the internet. This line also provides service at night.

There are 24 buses that operate in the city and 10 different buses that provide intercity transportation. A large majority of these lines offer transportation to the city center and train station. The Stadtwerke Osnabrück company, which coordinates bus services within the city, also organizes night buses (Nachtbus) that operate on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. Taxis are a very convenient method of transportation.

Rental Car

After arriving at the airport, you can rent a car from the Rent a Car offices located in the terminal or reserve your vehicle on the internet before your flight. Just like in Münster, renting a bike in Osnabrück is also a popular option for urban transportation. Once you get to the city center you can rent a bicycle to explore most parts of the city.