Mersin → Baghdad at a glance
Ibrahim Khalil clears under the Kurdistan Region’s customs authority. Cargo that continues into federal Iraq settles the federal tariff difference at the Al-Sad customs office (سيطرة السد) on the Duhok ↔ Mosul / Baghdad road; allow 1–2 days for it.
| Route | Mersin → Baghdad |
|---|---|
| Crossing | Ibrahim Khalil ↔ Habur |
| Customs system | Kurdistan Region |
| Distance | 1,350 km (surveyed truck route) |
| Driving | 16.1 h |
| Transit | 5-7 d |
| Cross-check | 1,332 km on a second road engine (-1.3%) |
| Typical cargo | Electronics, retail appliances, industrial machinery |
Questions about Mersin to Baghdad
How long does Mersin to Baghdad take by road?
DirectDrive plans 5-7 days door to door through Ibrahim Khalil (Habur (Hudut Kapısı) on the Turkey side), 1,350 km of surveyed truck route (16.1 h of driving). Ibrahim Khalil clears under the Kurdistan Region’s customs authority. Cargo that continues into federal Iraq settles the federal tariff difference at the Al-Sad customs office (سيطرة السد) on the Duhok ↔ Mosul / Baghdad road; allow 1–2 days for it.
Which border crossing does Mersin to Baghdad use?
Ibrahim Khalil, منفذ إبراهيم الخليل on the Iraqi side, Habur (Hudut Kapısı) on the Turkey side. Ask us before booking if the crossing is under seasonal restriction.
What is the tariff difference at Al-Sad?
سيطرة السد is one of four federal customs offices on the Kurdistan Region boundary. The Region’s crossings are not on ASYCUDA and do not apply the federal tariff, so the difference is collected there — a tariff settlement, not a second full clearance. Source: Iraq’s General Commission for Customs, 2026-02-10.