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Only Pegasus Airlines operates flights between Ankara and Erbil.

Flights from Ankara to Erbil usually depart from Ankara Esenboga (ESB) and arrive at Erbil Intl (EBL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Ankara to Erbil.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £102 return, compared with £276 via a stopover through Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £7–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Ankara to Erbil most commonly pass through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 88% on the Ankara to Erbil route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £101 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £804, a difference of £704. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Ankara to Erbil flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ankara to Erbil:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 13:58
• Latest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 20:38.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

A direct flight from Ankara to Erbil takes 1h 58m, covering 652 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Ankara to Erbil are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £91, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 42m, compared to 8h 54m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Erbil Intl Airport (EBL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Fox
• Sixt

Return flights from Ankara to Erbil range from £91 to £158, with an average of £114 over the past 12 months. Anything below £91 counts as a good deal.