Cheap flights from Cologne to Erbil from £121

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Cologne CGNErbil EBL
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How much do flights to Erbil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£121

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£655

Cheapest round-trip

£254

Average round-trip

£487

Nonstop flights in July

£299 – £428

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
Cologne Bonn Airport
Arrive to
Erbil International
Average flights per week
245
Flight distance
3339 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cologne to Erbil in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Eurowings
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Eurowings
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Eurowings
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Eurowings
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cologne to Erbil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
EurowingsEWGEWNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo

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 distance between Cologne and Erbil is 3339 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Eurowings, Turkish Airlines, Aegean, and Ryanair. Cologne and Erbil have 245 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cologne to Erbil?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cologne and Erbil takes around 4.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cologne and Erbil?
The flight distance between Cologne and Erbil is 3339 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cologne and Erbil?
Several carriers operate flights between Cologne and Erbil. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Eurowings.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cologne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cologne and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Amman, Tirana, Tehran, Baku, Vienna, Jeddah, Newcastle upon Tyne, Birmingham, Glasgow, Antalya, Sarajevo, Barcelona, Dubai, Zagreb, Hurghada, Cairo.
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 Cologne?
The main airport in Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels, Brussels South Charleroi, Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Frankfurt–Hahn, Eindhoven, Luxembourg, Dortmund.
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 Cologne and Erbil?
Currently, you can fly between Cologne and Erbil with Pegasus, Eurowings, Turkish Airlines, Aegean, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Cologne and Erbil?
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