Snapshot
Iraq at a glance
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Population
- 46,118,793
- Area
- 438,317 km²
- Calling code
- +964
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Mosul
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Mosul. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Khosr River is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Mosul is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Mosul Museum is one option for your time in Mosul. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Fifth Bridge is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Mosul Grand Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Imam al-Baher Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Al-Tahera Church, Mosul is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Al-Nabi Jirjis Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Hamu al-Qadu Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Al-Basha Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Mausoleum of Yahya Abu al-Qasim is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Beit al-Tutunji is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Qara Saray is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Shrine of Shaykh Fathi al-Mawsili is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Arrive with a little context
75.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Mosul. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
EBL airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 75.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 146.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Jalal Talabani International Airport | ISU | 215.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 356.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 497.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 768.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Arbil · ORER
15748 × 246 ft
ConcreteKirkuk · ORKK
9809 × 148 ft
CON8535 × 160 ft
ASPSulaymaniyah · ORSU
11481 × 148 ft
CONBaghdad · ORBI
13124 × 197 ft
CON10830 × 148 ft
CONNajaf · ORNI
9842 × 148 ft
ASPBasra · ORMM
13124 × 148 ft
CONTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Mosul. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 15 ideas for Mosul — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Khosr River is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Mosul is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Mosul Museum is one option for your time in Mosul. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Fifth Bridge is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Mosul Grand Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Imam al-Baher Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Al-Tahera Church, Mosul is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Al-Nabi Jirjis Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Hamu al-Qadu Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Al-Basha Mosque is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Mausoleum of Yahya Abu al-Qasim is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Beit al-Tutunji is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Qara Saray is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Shrine of Shaykh Fathi al-Mawsili is one option for your time in Mosul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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