Cheap flights from Colombo to Erbil from £499

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Tue, May 5
Colombo CMBErbil EBL
£499
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Wed, May 6
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Thu, May 7 – Mon, May 11
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How much do flights to Erbil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£499

Cheapest round-trip

£1,026

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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
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Erbil International
Average flights per week
205
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Erbil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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 Apr
95%
16°C9°C
20 Apr
81%
23°C15°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
17°C7°C
21 Apr
72%
22°C14°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
19°C9°C
22 Apr
23°C15°C
Thursday
16 Apr
22°C12°C
23 Apr
24°C15°C
Friday
17 Apr
25°C14°C
24 Apr
25°C15°C
Saturday
18 Apr
26°C17°C
25 Apr
83%
25°C15°C
Sunday
19 Apr
87%
23°C15°C
26 Apr
24°C15°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Royal Jordanian, Air Arabia, and Emirates. Colombo and Erbil have 205 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
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.
Which airports are there in Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
What airports are near Erbil?
The main airport in Erbil is Erbil International. It is also served by Şırnak, Erbil International, Sulaimaniyah International.
Which airlines fly between Colombo and Erbil?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Erbil with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Royal Jordanian, Air Arabia, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Erbil?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo 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 Colombo and Erbil?
Traveling between Colombo 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 Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya
How many airports are there near Erbil?
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