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How much do flights to Erbil cost?
Getting from Erbil airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: shared shuttle services.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Erbil in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 28.09 | Tue 29.09 | Wed 30.09 | Thu 01.10 | Fri 02.10 | Sat 03.10 | Sun 04.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 17 total | Daily flights: 2.43 average | Most flights: Saturday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 05.10 | Tue 06.10 | Wed 07.10 | Thu 08.10 | Fri 09.10 | Sat 10.10 | Sun 11.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 38 total | Daily flights: 5.43 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 37 total | Daily flights: 5.29 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 19.10 | Tue 20.10 | Wed 21.10 | Thu 22.10 | Fri 23.10 | Sat 24.10 | Sun 25.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 36 total | Daily flights: 5.14 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Erbil
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| Royal Jordanian | RJA | RJ | Yes |
| Fly Dubai | FDB | FZ | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Erbil
Average Weather
| 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 |
14 day forecast
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