Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Erbil?

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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?

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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?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Kayseri, Antalya, Dublin, Northern Cyprus, Edinburgh, İzmir, Bodrum, Dalaman, Ankara, Nevşehir, Bristol, Glasgow, Athens, Dubai, Gaziantep, Newcastle upon Tyne, Baku.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Erbil?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Erbil and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Kuala Lumpur, Kyiv, Glasgow, Munich, Cardiff, Frankfurt, Beirut, Bucharest, Helsinki, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Toronto, Bangkok, Amsterdam.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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

Question 8

What airports are near Erbil?

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The main airport in Erbil is Erbil International. It is also served by Erbil International, Şırnak, Sulaimaniyah International.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Istanbul and Erbil?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Istanbul and Erbil thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Istanbul and Erbil can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Erbil?

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Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Erbil with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Fly Dubai, Austrian Airlines, SunExpress.

Question 12

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 13

What flights operate between Istanbul and Erbil?

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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 14

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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

Question 15

How many airports are there near Erbil?

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There are a number of airports in and around Erbil. The main one is Erbil International and other nearby airports include Erbil International, Şırnak, Sulaimaniyah International.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

What time do 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 19

What time do 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.

Cheapest one-way trip	£76
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£75
Cheapest round-trip	£157
Average round-trip	£179
Nonstop flights in May	£75 – £247

Airline	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05	Sun 19.05
Turkish Airlines	2	2	2	2	1	3	2
Pegasus	1	2	1	1	1	1	2

Airline	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05	Sun 26.05
Turkish Airlines	2	2	2	3	2	2	2
Pegasus	1	2	1	1	2	1	2

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
Turkish Airlines	2	2	1	3	2	3	2
Pegasus	1	2	1	1	2	1	2

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
Turkish Airlines	3	2	2	3	2	2	2
Pegasus	1	2	1	1	2	1	2

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No	0 0
Pegasus	PGT	PC	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No
Austrian Airlines	AUA	OS	No	Opens 45 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
SunExpress	SXS	XQ	No	0 0

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	12°C
May	32°C	18°C
June	38°C	24°C
July	42°C	27°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