Cheap flights from Cardiff to Erbil from £195

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3 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Cardiff CWLErbil EBL
£195
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Cardiff CWLErbil EBL
£218
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Cardiff CWLErbil EBL
£277
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 24
Cardiff CWLErbil EBL
£282
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Cardiff CWLErbil EBL
£297
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Cardiff CWLErbil EBL
£307
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Cardiff CWLErbil EBL
£430
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
Cardiff CWLErbil EBL
£447
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
Cardiff CWLErbil EBL
£454
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
Cardiff CWLErbil EBL
£471
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
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£537
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Fri, Jul 24 – Fri, Jul 31
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How much do flights to Erbil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£195

Cheapest round-trip

£430

Average round-trip

£791

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Pegasus

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
Cardiff
Arrive to
Erbil International
Average flights per week
284
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cardiff to Erbil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
TUI AirwaysTOMBYYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

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
13 Jul
44°C30°C
20 Jul
45°C32°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
42°C30°C
21 Jul
42°C29°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
42°C29°C
22 Jul
44°C30°C
Thursday
16 Jul
42°C30°C
23 Jul
45°C32°C
Friday
17 Jul
43°C31°C
24 Jul
45°C33°C
Saturday
18 Jul
44°C32°C
25 Jul
45°C33°C
Sunday
19 Jul
45°C34°C
26 Jul
45°C33°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Ryanair, TUI Airways, Turkish Airlines, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Cardiff and Erbil have 284 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cardiff?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cardiff and Alicante, Málaga, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rhodes, Washington, D.C., Ibiza, Madrid, Nice, Glasgow, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Bangkok, Kraków, Sharm El Sheikh, Oujda, Orlando, Calgary, Las Vegas.
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 Cardiff?
The main airport in Cardiff is Cardiff. It is also served by Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, Bournemouth.
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 Cardiff and Erbil?
Currently, you can fly between Cardiff and Erbil with Pegasus, Ryanair, TUI Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Cardiff and Erbil?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Erbil?
Traveling between Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
There are a number of airports in and around Cardiff. The main one is Cardiff and other nearby airports include Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, Bournemouth
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 Cardiff and Erbil depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cardiff and Erbil arrive?
What time do flights between Cardiff and Erbil depart?
What time do flights between Cardiff and Erbil arrive?

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