Cheap flights from Abuja to Erbil from £719

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2 stops
Sat, Jul 18
Abuja ABVErbil EBL
£719
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 16
Abuja ABVErbil EBL
£732
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 13
Abuja ABVErbil EBL
£768
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 13
Abuja ABVErbil EBL
£774
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13
Abuja ABVErbil EBL
£796
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19
Abuja ABVErbil EBL
£834
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Sat, Jul 18 – Thu, Jul 23
Abuja ABVErbil EBL
£1,213
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Thu, Jul 16 – Tue, Jul 21
Abuja ABVErbil EBL
£1,266
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 16 – Mon, Jul 20
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£1,266
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 13 – Thu, Jul 16
Abuja ABVErbil EBL
£1,271
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Mon, Jul 13 – Thu, Jul 16
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£1,277
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Mon, Jul 13 – Thu, Jul 16
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£1,289
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How much do flights to Erbil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£719

Cheapest round-trip

£1,213

Average round-trip

£1,232

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

Getting from Erbil airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: shared shuttle services.

Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, is served by Erbil International Airport (EBL), located approximately 6 km northwest of the city center. As a growing regional hub, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, private transfers, hotel shuttles, and ride-hailing services. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown, though traffic conditions can vary during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

IQD 15,000 – IQD 25,000; IQD 15,000–25,000 (approx. $11–19 USD); metered or negotiated fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

IQD 30,000 – IQD 50,000; IQD 30,000–50,000 (approx. $23–38 USD); pre-booked service

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers with luggage

15-30 min

IQD 0 – IQD 20,000; Often complimentary for hotel guests; IQD 0–20,000 (approx. $0–15 USD)

varies by hotel (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

10-25 min

IQD 12,000 – IQD 22,000; IQD 12,000–22,000 (approx. $9–17 USD); app-based pricing

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

10-20 min

IQD 50,000 – IQD 100,000; IQD 50,000–100,000 per day (approx. $38–76 USD); varies by vehicle

available at airport (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in IQD (Iraqi Dinar); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • There is no public bus or metro service connecting Erbil International Airport to the city center.
  • Taxis at the airport may not always use meters; agree on a fare before departure.
  • Road traffic can affect journey times, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Erbil

Depart from
Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Arrive to
Erbil International
Average flights per week
387
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Abuja to Erbil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Erbil

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January12°C4°C
February14°C5°C
March18°C8°C
April25°C13°C
May31°C19°C
June38°C25°C
July42°C28°C
August42°C27°C
September37°C23°C
October29°C18°C
November20°C11°C
December14°C6°C
Hottest Month
42°C
July
Coldest month
4°C
January
Sunny days
321
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
29 Jun
39°C28°C
6 Jul
43°C31°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
41°C29°C
7 Jul
45°C32°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
42°C30°C
8 Jul
42°C29°C
Thursday
2 Jul
43°C30°C
9 Jul
42°C30°C
Friday
3 Jul
42°C29°C
10 Jul
44°C30°C
Saturday
4 Jul
42°C30°C
11 Jul
44°C30°C
Sunday
5 Jul
44°C31°C
12 Jul
45°C31°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, and Egyptair. Abuja and Erbil have 387 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Abuja?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abuja and Lagos, London, Enugu, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Asaba, Benin City, Accra, Manchester, Belfast, Glasgow, Kano, Tirana, Baku, Jeddah, Ilorin, Nairobi, Akure, Manila, Yola.
What are the most popular routes to and from Erbil?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Erbil and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Sofia, Belfast, Stockholm, Düsseldorf, Detroit, Frankfurt, Berlin, Oslo, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Nottingham.
What airports are near Abuja?
The main airport in Abuja is Nnamdi Azikiwe International. It is also served by Nnamdi Azikiwe International, Yakubu Gowon.
What airports are near Erbil?
The main airport in Erbil is Erbil International. It is also served by Erbil International, Sulaimaniyah International, Şırnak.
Which airlines fly between Abuja and Erbil?
Currently, you can fly between Abuja and Erbil with Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, Egyptair.
When’s the best time to travel between Abuja and Erbil?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abuja and Erbil, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Abuja and Erbil?
Traveling between Abuja and Erbil, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Abuja?
There are a number of airports in and around Abuja. The main one is Nnamdi Azikiwe International and other nearby airports include Nnamdi Azikiwe International, Yakubu Gowon
How many airports are there near Erbil?
There are a number of airports in and around Erbil. The main one is Erbil International and other nearby airports include Erbil International, Sulaimaniyah International, Şırnak.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abuja and Erbil depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abuja and Erbil arrive?
What time do flights between Abuja and Erbil depart?
What time do flights between Abuja and Erbil arrive?

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