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 2.5 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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What airports are near Erbil?

Accepted Answer

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, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Fly Dubai.

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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?

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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.

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?

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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£56
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£123
Cheapest round-trip	£115
Average round-trip	£135
Nonstop flights in November	£56 – £336

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 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
Pegasus	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Turkish Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Sunday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
Pegasus	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Turkish Airlines	1	1	2	---	2	1	1
Weekly flights: 22 total	Daily flights: 3.14 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 23.11	Tue 24.11	Wed 25.11	Thu 26.11	Fri 27.11	Sat 28.11	Sun 29.11
Pegasus	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Turkish Airlines	2	1	2	1	1	2	1
Weekly flights: 24 total	Daily flights: 3.43 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Royal Jordanian	RJA	RJ	Yes
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Middle East Airlines	MEA	ME	No
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	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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