Cheap flights from Nairobi to Erbil from £333

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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Nairobi NBOErbil EBL
£333
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Fri, Aug 7
Nairobi NBOErbil EBL
£396
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Wed, Aug 5
Nairobi NBOErbil EBL
£400
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Nairobi NBOErbil EBL
£425
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Wed, Aug 5
Nairobi NBOErbil EBL
£431
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Mon, Aug 3
Nairobi NBOErbil EBL
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Fri, Aug 7 – Mon, Aug 10
Nairobi NBOErbil EBL
£651
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Wed, Aug 5 – Sat, Aug 8
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£659
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Wed, Aug 5 – Mon, Aug 10
Nairobi NBOErbil EBL
£691
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Wed, Aug 5 – Sat, Aug 8
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How much do flights to Erbil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£333

Cheapest round-trip

£651

Average round-trip

£670

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Fly Dubai

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
Jomo Kenyatta International
Arrive to
Erbil International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to Erbil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
20 Jul
41°C29°C
27 Jul
44°C29°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
44°C30°C
28 Jul
46°C30°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
44°C32°C
29 Jul
48°C32°C
Thursday
23 Jul
43°C31°C
30 Jul
46°C32°C
Friday
24 Jul
43°C31°C
31 Jul
44°C31°C
Saturday
25 Jul
42°C30°C
1 Aug
45°C31°C
Sunday
26 Jul
42°C29°C
2 Aug
48°C33°C
Travelers usually depart from Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson when they travel from Nairobi to Erbil. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines. Nairobi and Erbil have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Malindi, Eldoret, London, Kisumu, Ukunda, Lamu, Manchester, Dar es Salaam, Kuala Lumpur, Edinburgh, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Zanzibar, Bangkok, Sydney, Mogadishu, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai.
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 Nairobi?
Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
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 Nairobi and Erbil?
Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Erbil with Fly Dubai, Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Nairobi and Erbil?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi 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 Nairobi and Erbil?
Traveling between Nairobi 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 Nairobi?
There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli
How many airports are there near Erbil?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Erbil depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Erbil arrive?
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