Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Erbil takes around 2.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Erbil?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Erbil is 1374 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Erbil?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Erbil and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Sofia, Belfast, Stockholm, Düsseldorf, Detroit, Frankfurt, Berlin, Oslo, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Nottingham, Liverpool.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.

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, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 8

What airports are near Erbil?

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

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Erbil?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

What flights operate between Istanbul and Erbil?

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Traveling between Istanbul 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.

Question 12

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, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir

Question 13

How many airports are there near Erbil?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Erbil 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 Erbil, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Istanbul and Erbil depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Istanbul and Erbil 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 Erbil, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£82
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£165
Cheapest round-trip	£161
Average round-trip	£180
Nonstop flights in August	£82 – £368

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	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
Private Transfer	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
Hotel Shuttle	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
Ride-hailing (Careem)	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
Rental Car	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

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Pegasus	---	---	---	---	---	3	2
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Saturday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Pegasus	2	3	2	3	2	3	2
Turkish Airlines	3	2	3	2	2	3	1
Weekly flights: 33 total	Daily flights: 4.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Pegasus	2	3	2	3	2	3	2
Turkish Airlines	3	1	1	2	2	3	2
Weekly flights: 31 total	Daily flights: 4.43 average	Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Pegasus	3	3	3	3	2	3	2
Turkish Airlines	3	2	3	2	3	3	2
Weekly flights: 37 total	Daily flights: 5.29 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
Royal Jordanian	RJA	RJ	Yes
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	12°C	4°C
February	14°C	5°C
March	18°C	8°C
April	25°C	13°C
May	31°C	19°C
June	38°C	25°C
July	42°C	28°C
August	42°C	27°C
September	37°C	23°C
October	29°C	18°C
November	20°C	11°C
December	14°C	6°C

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