Cheap flights from Riyadh to Erbil from £263

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Sat, Jul 25
Riyadh RUHErbil EBL
£263
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Mon, Jul 20
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How much do flights to Erbil cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£263

Cheapest round-trip

£475

Average round-trip

£501

Most popular airline

flynas

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
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Erbil International
Average flights per week
391
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Erbil

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
flynasKNEXYYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

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
13 Jul
44°C30°C
20 Jul
45°C32°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
42°C30°C
21 Jul
42°C29°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
42°C29°C
22 Jul
44°C30°C
Thursday
16 Jul
42°C30°C
23 Jul
45°C32°C
Friday
17 Jul
43°C31°C
24 Jul
45°C33°C
Saturday
18 Jul
44°C32°C
25 Jul
45°C33°C
Sunday
19 Jul
45°C34°C
26 Jul
45°C33°C
The most popular airlines for this route are flynas, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, and Fly Dubai. Riyadh and Erbil have 391 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
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 Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
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 Riyadh and Erbil?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Erbil with flynas, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Erbil?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh 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 Riyadh and Erbil?
Traveling between Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Erbil arrive?
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