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£80 Find Cheap Flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport

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Cheap Flights from Erbil to Istanbul (EBL-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Erbil to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Erbil to Istanbul

Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
UR Airlines Logo
17:30 - 20:15EBL-IST
2h 45mdirect
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13:45 - 16:15IST-EBL
2h 30mdirect
£146UR Airlines
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Wed, 26 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
05:15 - 10:35EBL-IST
5h 20m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
16:50 - 04:25IST-EBL
11h 35m1 stop
£156Aegean Airlines
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Wed, 26 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
05:15 - 10:35EBL-IST
5h 20m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 04:25IST-EBL
6h 25m1 stop
£184Aegean Airlines
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Sun, 9 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
05:15 - 10:35EBL-IST
5h 20m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 04:25IST-EBL
6h 25m1 stop
£194Aegean Airlines
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Sun, 9 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
05:15 - 16:00EBL-IST
10h 45m1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:00 - 04:25IST-EBL
6h 25m1 stop
£194Aegean Airlines
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Sun, 28 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:55 - 10:15EBL-IST
6h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 15:55IST-EBL
6h 55m1 stop
£197Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 01:15EBL-IST
5h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 15:55IST-EBL
4h 55m1 stop
£197Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 01:15EBL-IST
5h 40m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 15:55IST-EBL
4h 55m1 stop
£199Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
03:05 - 05:55EBL-IST
2h 50mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:20 - 00:55IST-EBL
2h 35mdirect
£228Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 25 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
03:05 - 05:55EBL-IST
2h 50mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
02:35 - 05:10IST-EBL
2h 35mdirect
£229Turkish Airlines
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Cheapest • from £146 (return)
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Best reviews • 7.3 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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February
Cheapest • 36% price drop
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Cheapest return fare
£146
Typical prices: £112-£154
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Typical prices: £112-£155
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Erbil to Istanbul flights

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

How much is a return flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport departing in November.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Erbil to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport, 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 Erbil to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost £104 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £242 and £234 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Erbil to Istanbul Airport

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight£80
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Erbil to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Erbil to Istanbul 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 Erbil to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What airlines commonly operate flights to Erbil to Istanbul?

    You will find flights aboard many different airlines for this journey, so there is a lot of flexibility to choose the one that works best for you. Among the airlines offering the most frequent departures are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Fly Baghdad, and AnadoluJet.

  • What are some common layovers between Erbil and Istanbul?

    Many of the flights between these two destinations are direct, but if you have selected a flight with a stop, the location of the stop will depend on your airline. For example, Pegasus Airlines stops either in Trabzon (TZX) or Ankara (ESB) while SunExpress stops in Antalya (AYT).

  • How can I make my flight from Erbil to Istanbul more sustainable?

    First, use public transport to get to the airport in Erbil and again to reach your final destination in Istanbul once you land. Next, book a direct flight whenever possible, as this cuts down on the fuel burned during takeoffs and landings during your trip. Pack light to reduce the weight on the plane. Finally, consider flying with Turkish Airlines, one of the most eco-friendly airlines flying this route.

  • What documents do I need in order to fly from Erbil to Istanbul?

    American citizens need to have their valid passport, and it is recommended to apply for a Turkish e-visa in advance. You can get a visa on arrival, but this normally takes longer than passing through customs with a visa that has already been issued. Iraqi citizens will also need their valid passport and will need to apply for an e-visa, as well.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport was £80 for a one-way ticket and £146 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Erbil to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Erbil to Istanbul Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Erbil to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Erbil to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of £255 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £136 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

    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 Erbil to Istanbul Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Erbil 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 Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Erbil with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport from Erbil up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £257 or less one-way and £346 or less round-trip.
  • Erbil, Iraq is served by Erbil International Airport (EBL), a hub for Iraqi Airways, FlyErbil, UR Airlines, Zagrosjet, Air Kurdistan, and more. Aside from Erbil, this airport also serves the nearby destinations of Qushtapa and Mosul.
  • Istanbul, Turkey is served by several airports: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). IST is a hub for Turkish Airlines and Atlas Global, while SAW is a hub for Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and AnadoluJet.
  • If you want to book the cheapest flights from Erbil to Istanbul, you will most likely have one stop along the way and your flight may be operated by multiple airlines. This means your particular flight may require a self-transfer at the layover airport, so make sure your layover is long enough to complete this task.
  • If you are bringing a lot of baggage with you from Erbil to Istanbul, consider upgrading your ticket from economy to business or first class. This is because economy class passengers typically don’t get any free checked luggage, especially on low-cost airlines. By upgrading to business or first class, you will be allowed one or two checked bags for free, and the upgrade fee is typically less than what you would pay for an extra bag in economy class.
  • If you have an early flight out of Erbil, consider booking a hotel near the airport for the night before. Niagara Hotel is your closest option, and it offers free shuttle service to and from the airport upon request.

Prefer to fly direct from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Erbil Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Erbil Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Erbil Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Friday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Erbil Intl

Monday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Friday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Erbil to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Erbil to Istanbul. 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 Erbil to Istanbul? 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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4031 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
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My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025IAD - IST
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My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

It was great! Great value for the price I paid. Great crew and great food in business class

Everything was so smooth. It could be just a better temperature in the plane; it was a little cold.

Turkish Airlines will be my first choice to fly in the future.

On the Boeing 777-300 aircraft there is no personalized climate control for passengers. Every time I've ever flown on this type of airplane I've been uncomfortably warm. For shorter flights (less than 5 hours) this isn't a big deal, but on longer flights where a nap is required to stay comfortable it turns into a nightmare. I love turkish airlines, but I really fo hope they upgrade their fleet. I've flown turkish air once on a newer model and had a fantastic time, so I think its the plane more than the airline.

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

I really enjoyed the food, only bad part on one of my flights my screen was a bit buggy but it wasn't a big deal it was one of their older planes so I understand that happens

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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