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Book your trip to arrive at Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Bus Station, Istanbul - Alibeyköy, or Istanbul - Dudullu. The distance between Erbil and Istanbul is 1374 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, and Fly Dubai. Erbil and Istanbul have 160 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Istanbul, and Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia).
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
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Fly Baghdad Airlines on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Erbil to Istanbul
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | Yes | 0 0 |
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Royal Jordanian | RJA | RJ | Yes | 0 0 |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes | 0 0 |
| Fly Dubai | FDB | FZ | Yes | No |
Turkey COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from Iraq can enter Türkiye, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Turkey in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Erbil to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Erbil and Istanbul takes around 2.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Erbil and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Erbil and Istanbul is 1374 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Erbil and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Erbil and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Fly Baghdad Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Erbil?
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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
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.
What airports are near Erbil?
The main airport in Erbil is Erbil International. It is also served by Erbil International, Sulaimaniyah International, Şırnak.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Sabiha Gökçen International. It is also served by Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir, Anadolu.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Erbil and Istanbul?
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