Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Erbil from £349

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2 stops
Tue, Mar 3
Johannesburg JNBErbil EBL
£349
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Tue, Mar 3
Johannesburg JNBErbil EBL
£350
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Wed, Mar 4
Johannesburg JNBErbil EBL
£367
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4
Johannesburg JNBErbil EBL
£442
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Fri, Mar 6
Johannesburg JNBErbil EBL
£442
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Mon, Mar 9
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£445
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Sat, Mar 7 – Sat, Mar 14
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£583
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Fri, Mar 6 – Fri, Mar 13
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£588
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Fri, Mar 6 – Wed, Mar 11
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£604
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Mon, Mar 9 – Sun, Mar 15
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£608
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Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Mar 16
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£629
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
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How much do flights to Erbil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£349

Cheapest round-trip

£583

Average round-trip

£693

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

Getting from Erbil airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: shared shuttle services.

Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, is served by Erbil International Airport (EBL), located approximately 6 km northwest of the city center. As a growing regional hub, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, private transfers, hotel shuttles, and ride-hailing services. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown, though traffic conditions can vary during peak hours.

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

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Erbil International
Average flights per week
360
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Erbil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Erbil

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January12°C4°C
February14°C5°C
March18°C8°C
April25°C13°C
May31°C19°C
June38°C25°C
July42°C28°C
August42°C27°C
September37°C23°C
October29°C18°C
November20°C11°C
December14°C6°C
Hottest Month
42°C
July
Coldest month
4°C
January
Sunny days
321
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
9 Feb
88%
17°C10°C
16 Feb
20°C10°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
17°C11°C
17 Feb
18°C13°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
16°C12°C
18 Feb
20°C11°C
Thursday
12 Feb
86%
16°C10°C
19 Feb
76%
14°C10°C
Friday
13 Feb
18°C12°C
20 Feb
17°C8°C
Saturday
14 Feb
84%
16°C12°C
21 Feb
18°C9°C
Sunday
15 Feb
17°C10°C
22 Feb
19°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Erbil. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines. Johannesburg and Erbil have 360 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Erbil?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Erbil and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Sofia, Belfast, Stockholm, Düsseldorf, Detroit, Frankfurt, Berlin, Oslo, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Nottingham.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Erbil?
The main airport in Erbil is Erbil International. It is also served by Erbil International, Sulaimaniyah International, Şırnak.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Erbil?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Erbil with Qatar Airways, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Erbil?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Erbil?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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.
How many airports are there near Erbil?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Erbil depart?
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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Erbil arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Erbil depart?
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