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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Erbil, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Istanbul to Erbil - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Erbil to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

The average price of all flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Erbil on a Friday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil is February, where tickets cost £152 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £313 and £264 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Istanbul Airport and Erbil?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Erbil. They are: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines and UR Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Turkish Airlines at £220 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Turkish Airlines.

How many flights are there between Istanbul Airport and Erbil per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Istanbul Airport and land in Erbil, with an average flight time of 2h 43m. The most common departure time is 00:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 23 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul Airport and Erbil?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Istanbul Airport at 00:05 and will be landing in Erbil at 02:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil jets off at 22:45 and lands at 01:30.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to Erbil

Low season

February

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Istanbul to Erbil

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Erbil based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to Erbil flights

  • What fare types are available on Royal Jordanian flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

    Royal Jordanian offers different fare types to cater to the various needs and preferences of travelers on flights from Istanbul to Erbil. Economy Class is the standard fare type that offers affordable prices for passengers while Crown Class is the Business Class equivalent. Royal Jordanian has a frequent flyer program called Royal Plus which offers different tiers.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Pegasus Airlines flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

    The luggage allowance on Pegasus Airlines flights from Istanbul to Erbil will depend on the type of ticket. Economy Class passengers are allowed to carry one handpiece with a maximum weight of 17 lbs. Business Class passengers are allowed to carry two hand pieces with the same weight and size restrictions. Checked baggage is not included in Economy Class tickets, but passengers can purchase baggage allowances at an additional cost.

  • How do I get from Erbil Airport (EBL) to the city center?

    The airport offers a shuttle service that runs every hour from the airport to the city center. Taxis are also readily available outside of the airport terminal. The trip to the city center takes around 15-20 minutes. Additionally, there are several rental car companies located at the airport.

  • What services does MEA Airlines offer business class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

    MEA Airlines business class passengers are granted access to the airline's luxurious lounges at the airport, which offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and beverages, and sometimes, shower facilities. Business class passengers are also given priority boarding, allowing them to board the aircraft before the public.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to Erbil flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Istanbul Airport and Erbil.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Erbil from Istanbul Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Erbil with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Erbil from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £128 or less one-way.
  • FlyBaghdad Airlines provides wheelchair assistance including mobility aid devices to passengers who need it on flights from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL). Passengers can request a wheelchair at the time of booking or at least 48 hours before the flight.
  • Turkish Airlines allows pets to travel in the cabin with their owners in an approved carrier on flights from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL). The maximum weight of the pet and the carrier should not exceed 17 lbs. Larger pets are transported in the cargo hold in a special pet container designed for air travel.
  • Looking for a budget-friendly option for flights from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL)? AnadoluJet is considered a budget-friendly option as it offers lower fares compared to other airlines. This is because the airline operates with a no-frills approach, providing only the basics for a comfortable flight experience.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) consists of a main terminal building and three additional satellite terminals, connected by a train system. Satellite Terminal is primarily used for domestic flights while Satellite Terminal 2 is used for international flights. Satellite Terminal 3 is used for both domestic and international flights.
  • Qatar Airways offers flights from Istanbul to Erbil and has invested in modernizing its fleet with more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly aircraft. The airline has started to use sustainable aviation fuel, which is made from renewable sources and can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%.
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Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Erbil Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Erbil Intl

Monday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Friday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Erbil Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Friday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Istanbul to Erbil

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Erbil. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to Erbil? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3707 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Comfort
7.8Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.4Boarding
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Movie selection was ok, but could be better. Would like to see greater selection of newer movies.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024IST - IAD
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Movie selection was ok, but could be better. Would like to see greater selection of newer movies.

Loved the check-in experience. Very friendly staff and not crowded. I did wind up with a middle-middle seat, which was quite uncomfortable. Always appreciate the very professional staff on TAL.

Don’t use them on the IST-isb route, horrible service

It was a nightmare. I booked business class ticket from Ediburgh to Beirut via Istanbul to attend a funeral. I had a wonderful experience flying to Istanbul from Edinburgh. Then I could not get a boarding pass issued to Beirut. It seems that although they booked me and I had a reservation number, I had no seat allocated and the flight was full. I was asked to go from one desk to another and made to wait for 2 hours. I missed my flight as I did not have a seat assigned and it was full. The only option was to put me on the next flight, 6 hours later, for a fee of over $400. They said that was the best they can do to 'help me' and to 'take it or leave it'. Well, I was not about to be bullied; I stood my ground. I booked and paid premium for the journey, which was confirmed. The eventually accepted to not charge me extra and i waited a total of over 8 hours in the airport with no compensation. On top of my grief with the risk of missing the funeral service, I had to put up with their indifference and condescending attitude. They spoke about me in Turkish thinking I would not understand (I hold a British passport) in front of me. When they eventually handed my passport and boarding pass back to me, I showed them I was born in Istanbul and that I understood everything and said a condescending 'thank you' back to them in Turkish. You should have seen their faces. I said that consumers have rights and it is a shame that Turkish Airlines does not have good customer service to at least acknowledge and apologize for errors committed by the airline. Blaming the me, the client, for such an error and placing unreasonable ultimatums, rudeness and dismissiveness to be rid of me, particularly when I was vulnerable and visibly grieving was really shocking... The airline taints the city of Istanbul and the people of Türkiye. Such a shame.

There was a Turkish Airlines employee sat in 16A in the row in front of us. We understood that she was a Turkish Airlines employee from her interaction with the cabin crew and the fact that she boarded business but was sitting in economy with us. What annoyed us was the extremely loud conversation she had for the majority of the 12 hour flight with two men, one of which was leaning over the chair in front of her. This was annoying as they were so loud that my wife and I could still hear them despite wearing our noise cancelling earphones. No intervention was taken by the cabin crew. Secondly, she ordered some extra meals from the crew, which we believe to have come from business class, for her male friends. Seeing this in economy is very disheartening. Lastly, one of her male friends pulled out an e-cigarette and was only mildly reprimanded by the cabin crew. Overall, we consider this behaviour completely inappropriate of a Turkish Airlines employee. Next time we will book with Emirites, I don’t think that their employees would be allowed to behave in this manner.

the worst experience we had. they put connection label to our luggages with mistake and we had to wait for 5 hours to pick them up

In general terms the service was excellent. I would ask that they add more content in Spanish to the catalog of movies, series and music.

Paying for reserved seats and never received the seats I paid for !! Just fake and a surprise out of their " box "

Turkish airline always good Only Turkish representatives at the gave need to be more helpfull to any staff who traveling on Turkish airline . One situation happened Ist to jfk on Feb 29 TK3 had seats I asked them to transfer me to tk3 because Feb 29 tk1 was oversold and they advise me that I might not make it for tk1 I asked them to transfer me to tk3 and they say no they can’t do it I been telling them you know that I don’t have a chance for tk 1 why would you let plane go with some empty seats on tk3 if you can transfer me to tk3 and have less staff on tk1 and still told me no I waited for tk1 9 hours and only last minute I got seat on tk1 It was not easy situation but I am glad I made it home Thank you Turkish Airline One more suggestion for Turkish Airline you need to make a FIRST CLASS cabin it would be so cool 🆒 Good luck all the best See you more

First class payment but wife’s seat broken, would recline but not lay flat. On previous flight, delays and ground crew malfunctions connecting jetway made us miss flight to Houston. I asked twice for a cart to assist us getting across the massive Istanbul Airport, but was denied. We are both over 70.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

All good but air not give the pasing er any food even glase of water

Flight delayed by 1hr when we already boarded because someone had to get off. Leg room is terrible for 6ft people like me.

I used the airline 5-6 times for the last year and every flight have had perfect timing and I like it. Despite catastrophic absence of space for my legs 😁

The crew was utterly non helping and non courteous.I asked for a water. The air hostess could have said it's paid . She informed me that I will come later after serving but never turned up. The seats were never comfortable.My first and last flight with Pegasus.I am not taking again

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

Cheap and cheerful. It’s a super cheap, no frills flight. Very professional and as it’s an A320 relatively spacious. Seats do not recline. Happy with the service. You get what you pay for. Can’t complain

I had 4 flights for less than a week and there were no delays and issues. Thanks to the crews and for perfectly organised service.

There is no usb for charging the phone you should provide the water

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Istanbul Airport - Erbil Flights

Departure:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

Destination:

Erbil (EBL)Iraq

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