Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Erbil to Istanbul?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Erbil and Istanbul takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Erbil and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Erbil and Istanbul is 1374 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Erbil and Istanbul?

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Several carriers operate flights between Erbil and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Erbil?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Erbil and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Vienna, Dublin, Toronto, Düsseldorf, Skopje, Calgary, Newcastle upon Tyne, Berlin, Malta, Warsaw, Luleå, Montreal, Budapest, Bergen, Athens.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Toronto, Birmingham, Dublin, Montreal, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Antalya, Athens, Reykjavik, Northern Cyprus, Amman, Calgary, Dalaman, Tallinn, Dubai.

Question 6

What airports are near Erbil?

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The main airport in Erbil is Erbil International. It is also served by Erbil International, Şırnak, Sulaimaniyah International.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Erbil and Istanbul?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Erbil and Istanbul thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Erbil and Istanbul can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Erbil and Istanbul?

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Currently, you can fly between Erbil and Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, Egyptair.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Erbil and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Erbil and Istanbul, 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.

Question 12

What flights operate between Erbil and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Erbil and Istanbul, 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.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Erbil?

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There are a number of airports in and around Erbil. The main one is Erbil International and other nearby airports include Erbil International, Şırnak, Sulaimaniyah International

Question 14

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir, Tekirdağ Çorlu.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Erbil and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Erbil, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Erbil and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Erbil and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Erbil, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Erbil and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£89
Cheapest round-trip	£171
Average round-trip	£173
Nonstop flights in May	£85 – £451
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Turkish Airlines	2	2	3	6	2	4	2
Pegasus	---	2	1	1	2	1	2

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Turkish Airlines	5	3	3	4	2	3	3
Pegasus	1	2	1	1	2	1	2

Airline	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05	Sun 19.05
Turkish Airlines	4	3	2	4	2	5	3
Pegasus	1	2	1	1	2	1	2

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
Turkish Airlines	3	2	2	3	2	3	2
Pegasus	1	2	1	1	2	1	2

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	0 0
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No
Egyptair	MSR	MS	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	24°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C