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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Erbil Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $336. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Erbil.$232 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Erbil on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $232, select.

Erbil.$267 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Erbil on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $267, select.

Erbil.$309 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Erbil on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.

Erbil.$321 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Erbil on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.

Erbil.$326 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Erbil on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $326, select.

Erbil.$336 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Fri, 10 Apr.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Erbil on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $336, select.

Erbil.$365 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Erbil.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Erbil on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $365, select.

Erbil.$376 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Erbil on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.

Erbil.$415 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Erbil.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Erbil on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $415, select.

Erbil.$464 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Erbil on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.

Erbil.$506 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Sat, 13 Jun.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Erbil on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

Erbil.$597 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Erbil.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Erbil on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $597, select.

Erbil.$604 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Erbil.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Erbil on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $604, select.

Erbil.$607 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Erbil on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $607, select.

Erbil.$719 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Erbil.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $719, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Erbil

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Istanbul to Erbil: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Erbil: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$232
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	2 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	55

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Erbil: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Erbil is $232. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

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

2 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Erbil.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Erbil?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and AJet fly direct from Istanbul to Erbil.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Erbil?

As of March 2026, there are 55 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Erbil.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Erbil?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Erbil is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Erbil Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Erbil Airport on Friday, 27 March 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Erbil Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Erbil?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Erbil but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Erbil?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Erbil is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul to Erbil with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Erbil is Pegasus Airlines .

Travelling from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know

Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flying out of Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Book a direct Istanbul to Erbil International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 35 minutes.
Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil. The city's timezone is UTC+3 — the same as Istanbul.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Erbil International Airport (EBL), with 25 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from IST to EBL is the 2:10am Turkish Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 10:45pm with Hex'Air.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to EBL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Airport (IST) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport (EBL) take off from this terminal.
At IST, there's a range of airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport, such as:
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and EBL.
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Airport:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Think about kicking off your trip from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Erbil International Airport (EBL) plane ticket with departures from here.
Get on your direct flight from Istanbul to EBL with Pegasus. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of SAW.
Pegasus Airlines takes the lead in bookings on the SAW to EBL route.
Go with Pegasus Airlines if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Erbil International Airport arrive as scheduled 80.87% of the time.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to EBL flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.

About Erbil International Airport (EBL)

The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Istanbul to Erbil International Airport flight.

Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil

Erbil International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Erbil. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport (EBL)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport is $123. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $232. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Istanbul to EBL by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Erbil International Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Istanbul to EBL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport.

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport (EBL)

Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Erbil. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport (EBL), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Istanbul to EBL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Erbil to range from 24ºC to 44ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC and 14ºC.

More about Erbil

Start your Erbil trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Erbil International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Erbil wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Jalil Khayat Mosque, Saint George Church and Citadel of Arbil.