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Cheapest return flight
£252
Typical prices: £402-£692
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/10Fri 2/11
STN - EBL • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£401
Typical prices: £489-£715
UR Airlines
Tue 9/10Tue 16/10
LGW - EBL • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Erbil

 
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Recent return flight deals to Erbil

Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct
Ajet Logo
16:05 - 05:00STN  London Stansted-EBL Erbil Intl
10h 55m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Ajet Logo
03:35 - 10:50EBL  Erbil Intl-STN London Stansted
9h 15m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£258Ajet
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 09:20STN  London Stansted-EBL Erbil Intl
14h 25m2 stops Tirana Rinas Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:20 - 14:40EBL  Erbil Intl-STN London Stansted
14h 20m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£258Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov
Ajet Logo
23:00 - 00:30STN  London Stansted-EBL Erbil Intl
23h 30m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Ajet Logo
06:30 - 14:40EBL  Erbil Intl-STN London Stansted
11h 10m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£263Ajet
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:30 - 03:15STN  London Stansted-EBL Erbil Intl
15h 45m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 14:40EBL  Erbil Intl-STN London Stansted
11h 10m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£263Multiple Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:15 - 00:50LGW  London Gatwick-EBL Erbil Intl
9h 35m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Pegasus Airlines Logo
02:40 - 11:10EBL  Erbil Intl-LGW London Gatwick
11h 30m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£273Pegasus Airlines
Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov
Pegasus Airlines Logo
12:15 - 00:50LGW  London Gatwick-EBL Erbil Intl
9h 35m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Pegasus Airlines Logo
02:40 - 11:10EBL  Erbil Intl-LGW London Gatwick
11h 30m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£274Pegasus Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
16:35 - 04:25LHR  London Heathrow-EBL Erbil Intl
8h 50m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
Aegean Airlines Logo
05:15 - 11:10EBL  Erbil Intl-LHR London Heathrow
8h 55m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
£322Aegean Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov
Aegean Airlines Logo
16:35 - 04:25LHR  London Heathrow-EBL Erbil Intl
8h 50m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
Aegean Airlines Logo
05:15 - 17:55EBL  Erbil Intl-LHR London Heathrow
15h 40m1 stop Athens Eleftherios V.
£330Aegean Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
UR Airlines Logo
17:50 - 00:50LGW  London Gatwick-EBL Erbil Intl
5h 00mdirect
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10:45 - 16:40EBL  Erbil Intl-LGW London Gatwick
7h 55mdirect
£401UR Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
UR Airlines Logo
17:50 - 00:50LGW  London Gatwick-EBL Erbil Intl
5h 00mdirect
UR Airlines Logo
10:05 - 15:20EBL  Erbil Intl-LGW London Gatwick
8h 15mdirect
£402UR Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for United Kingdom to Erbil flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United Kingdom to Erbil with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Erbil?

London Stansted Airport to Erbil is the cheapest route at £252 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Erbil?

A return flight to Erbil costs £545 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Leeds average £435, while Bristol runs a bit higher at £459.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Erbil?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Erbil at £526 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at £579.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Erbil?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to Erbil with an average price of £325 return.
  • July (£672) and May (£604) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Erbil?

Afternoon flights to Erbil are the cheapest at £515 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at £654.

What is a good deal for flights to Erbil?

Flights under £402 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Erbil at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Cardiff £313
  • Bristol £322
  • Glasgow Intl Airport £329
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When are flights to Erbil the cheapest?

Flights to Erbil are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 11% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Erbil

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£142
Best time to beat the crowds (40% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Erbil

When to book flights to Erbil

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Erbil based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Erbil, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Does Erbil Airport have an airport lounge?

    Yes, the main lounge at Erbil Airport is the Newroz Business Class Lounge. Passengers with a Business Class ticket have priority access, but when there's space the lounge also accepts walk-in customers for 57,464.50 IQD (about 28 GBP) each. The lounge is especially beneficial for business travellers; the internet at Erbil Airport is much faster and easier to access from the business lounge, and the lounge also has computers and printing facilities. The lounge also offers free premium food, beer, and wine.

  • Does Erbil Airport have any airport hotels?

    There are no hotels on-site at Erbil Airport, but there are several nearby with free airport shuttles. Best Western Plus Erbil and Darin Plaza Hotel are both around 15min away from the airport, and offer free transfers upon request (you can either book your shuttle when you book the hotel, or call for shuttle pickup from the airport when you land). Grand Palace Hotel is also 15min from the airport, and can arrange taxi pick-up for about 43,098.39 IQD (around 21 GBP) each way.

  • Can I fly direct from London to Erbil?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from London to Erbil, but luckily there are plenty of stopover choices. For example, Lufthansa has a route with a stop in Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Pegasus Airlines has a route, which stops at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), and Austrian Airlines stops at Vienna Airport (VIE).

  • How can I get from Erbil Airport to Erbil?

    The only public transport available from Erbil is the shuttle bus to the airport car park, so you'll have to get a taxi. Taxis cost around 36,941.48 IQD (around 18 GBP) for a one-way trip to the centre, but you should book your taxi from inside the airport and arrange your fare before you board. It's important to note that on your way into the airport, your taxi will be stopped for a security baggage check; you may have to briefly exit your vehicle, but you'll be allowed on your way quickly.

  • What are the quickest flights to Erbil?

    If you are flying from London, the fastest flights to Erbil are with Austrian Airlines and depart from London Heathrow Airport. Passengers on these flights can expect to reach Erbil in around 7h. For quick flights from Manchester Airport or from Birmingham Airport, your best option is to fly with Turkish Airlines. This journey includes one layover in Istanbul and takes just under 8h.

  • How can I lower my carbon footprint on flights to Erbil?

    Frequent flyers who may be concerned about their travel footprint can find multiple low-carbon flights to Erbil from major UK airports. If you’re flying from London airports, you can reduce your carbon emissions by flying with Royal Jordanian from London Heathrow. Flights on this route take around 8h and will lower your carbon output by around 40%. You can also reduce your carbon emissions by around 45% if you fly from Manchester Airport with Eurowings. This journey takes around 15h and includes one stopover at Dusseldorf International Airport.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Erbil?

    Ajet operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to Erbil at 0 per week, while Pegasus Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to Erbil. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Erbil?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Erbil are from:
    • London, from £252 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Erbil is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Erbil is around £402 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Erbil?

    Last-minute fares to Erbil – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 1% below the average return fare of £545. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

Your guide to booking Erbil flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Erbil, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 11% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Erbil, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around £402 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Erbil in November. Return fares historically average £325 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to £139 per return. Midday flights to Erbil average £515 compared to £654 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Erbil, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, UR Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, while FlexFlight includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Erbil Airport (EBL) has multiple 24/7 shops and cafes, so you'll definitely be able to grab some food or drinks to refresh yourself after your long journey.
  • If you plan on travelling by car when you're in Erbil, you could book both your hire car and flight at the same time through KAYAK, then pick the car up when you land. car hire desks are located right next to the meet and greet hall in the Arrivals Area; you'll see them once you've collected your bags.
  • Erbil is in the region of Iraq considered the safest for travellers, so it's a good choice of airport for your trip.
  • If you need special assistance at Erbil Airport, reach out to your airline when you book your ticket (or up to 48h before you're due to land) and they'll make sure everything is ready before you arrive.
  • Erbil Airport has a 24/7 bank and Currency Exchange Desk, so regardless of when you land you'll be able to purchase your Iraqi dinar at the airport.
  • If you plan to stay in Erbil or the wider Kurdistan Region during your trip to Iraq, you can get a visa on arrival which will remain valid for 30 days. These visas can be obtained at Erbil Airport when you land. However, if you plan to travel to other parts of Iraq, you will need to check with the Iraqi Embassy in London to obtain the correct visa. You must also have a valid British passport with at least six months of ongoing validity after your planned arrival date.
  • Being picked up by car from Erbil Airport? Passengers arriving on flights to Erbil will find a free shuttle bus stop located directly outside the Arrivals terminal. This shuttle departs every 15min and connects passengers with the short stay car park where your lift can wait for you.
  • Passengers who want to enjoy some peaceful contemplation before their connecting flight can make use of the on-site prayer room located in the Departures Area at Erbil Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Erbil

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
7.6
Austrian AirlinesOverall score based on 954 reviews
7.3Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.6Boarding
8.1Crew
6.8Food
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I was in the premier economy and enjoyed the room and the comfort. Although I will say that it would take a real expert to make the location of the place to plug in headsets and chargers more difficult. With all of the room available it makes no sense to bury those connections and to make it so difficult to use them. The couple in front of me needed to use the cell phone light in order to see where to plug in a charger. The seats are comfortable and the food was good.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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I was in the premier economy and enjoyed the room and the comfort. Although I will say that it would take a real expert to make the location of the place to plug in headsets and chargers more difficult. With all of the room available it makes no sense to bury those connections and to make it so difficult to use them. The couple in front of me needed to use the cell phone light in order to see where to plug in a charger. The seats are comfortable and the food was good.

We had a wonderful experience overall. The only issue was check-in our luggage at the Split Airport counter. It was very confusing because we needed to pay for baggage.

Quick and organized boarding process, friendly staff but not as many snacks and drinks as the previous flight overnight

It was very good, ,especially the working people in the plane, they are so polite.,thank you

The problem is with Kayak and Underpricer. You overcharged me for a change fee and for seats that I did not get. You owe me $600

Schedule and on time departure and arrival were great. The crew was good, but a change in aircraft bumped many of us from our expected seats. It was a crowded flight, but the cabin crew did their best to keep things under control.

From all the segments I flew it was the only one I did not get the option to choose ni seat, I did not get the quality of seat I had paid for. Crew was nice, airplane was clean, but no food, only water and a small courtesy chocolate. Everything else you had to pay for.

the flight was canceled, and I had to stay more than six days at hotel . waiting . then I had to buy new ticket. really it was very bad experience, and I lost a lot of money and time , and your airline said sorry

Management and staff att viena wasn’t professional,and they are not good by how to communicate and solve the problem, I was shocked , as I know Austrian airlines was amusing Thank you

I am Star Alliance Gold which meant nothing at security as my partner, who was on the same ticket, couldn’t come through with me which meant I had to wait for 20 minutes for him to join me. For a hub airport the lounge was small and uninspiring. We told staff of our security experience and they informed us it was like this for everyone. Isn’t this is an Austrian Airlines hub? Boarding was a nightmare as there was only one person at the gate and again, I had to go through without my partner. The boarding was supposed to be in groups but a bunch of travellers with lower groups were crowding the entry level. After I managed to get through I found myself on a bus waiting with 3 others for 15 minutes as the checkin had failed. Then only to find everyone else coming onto the same bus. My partner and friends actually beat me onboard. The crew were young and unable to control the crowd allowing people to stand in the rain instead of getting people to their seats promptly. During flight we were only offered a cup of water & a chocolate. Not impressed with Austrian Airlines or their Vienna hub airport and plan not to use them again if I can help it!

Food could of been a bit more premium, but everything was excellent. LOVED the innovative boarding drinks and terrific service!

Staff could have been friendlier and offered drinks more often

They have adopted a crazy "no paper boarding passes at all cost policy". We spent half an our at the checkin stall – my elderly mother and her grandchildren were flying. She had no phone reception for some reason (besides being an inexperienced smartphone user), the kids had dumbphones, And they still won't issue a paper boarding pass. We had to do a lengthy dance with getting the boarding pass SMS on my phone and transferring them to her phone via WiFi. This was horrible, honestly. I can't imagine how they could manage it without me being there. Trees (and airline profits) should be less important than people.

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

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

Very old plane on the Istanbul to Bangkok flight, had an emergency exit isle row, no where to put anything, on a plus point loads of leg room. Food was the best I have had in 39 years of flying.

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.

A good airline, but at checking in, they allocated seats for my wife, and I far away from each other, and to change them, they wanted a payment, such a bad policy, it leaves a bitter taste in the mouth All was good on the plane, good food, but the air hostess was abrupt and a bit rough dealing with the passengers, but one has to find excuses for staff working under pressure

I found it okay. Did not think the food was that great. And the service could have been better. Seat was a little cramped. Delay getting to Istanbul made me rush all the way across the airport to get to the connection. This was a not good experience.

Check in, was fine, boarding was good, we left on time, punctual flight, aircraft condition was also good, Boeing 737-600 , all went well, I did not expect more or any better

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

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

I originally purchased and selected window seats G12 and L12, and I also placed a bid for K12. These were the seats I specifically chose and paid for. However, I have now been reassigned to D11, E11, and F11, which are middle-row seats. I did not purchase these seats, nor did I bid on them. Due to a medical condition, I am unable to sit in middle-row seats. Sitting in the middle section causes me to become dizzy and nauseous, and I may become sick during the flight. This is the reason I specifically purchased and bid on window seats. I respectfully request that you restore my original seat assignments or provide comparable window seats. If this is not possible, please refund the amount I paid for the seat selections so that I can make other arrangements. I have attempted to contact your customer service multiple times without success. I called approximately ten times and also tried calling your office in Jordan, but I was unable to reach anyone.

I love everything but the hotel the hotel was very smelly and the people were so rude the food was so cold and very disgusting. The manager was also so rude

POOR. The gate changed 5 times. The plane was late. The waiting crew and the desk staff were gossiping and chatting amongst themselves about the maintenance and plane issues. No water service on the plane after the long delay. Even after I asked for a water. I was in seat 1A. Single crew member we saw sat in the seat the whole flight on his phone. After a stressful boarding process and delay- it was REALLY disappointing.

Awful, they made us rebook a ticket (out of our own pocket) because of a missed connection.

Plane is old and dirty. My recliner wasn’t working and I was in business class. And my entertainment kept freezing up Plane needs serviced and better maintained. And you may need to teach the crew a little customer service.

Staff were rude! Chairs are incredibly small! Comfort was minimal and food wasn’t edible.

The flight was fine. There were a lot of babies and toddlers that did not do well on a 12pm flight that lasted for 13 hours. Some were awake and cranky all through nap time and bed time. I don’t understand why Royal Jordanian does not have WiFi on its planes, even for a fee.

Not reserving the bassinet seats for babies who need it. Baggage allowance isn't good. Food quality very poor.

RJ is very good and nice don’t have luxuries flights but the staff are so helpful in YYL or AMM and their office at 7th circle are amazing

Very nice staff. organized check in and good food. Bit cramped and tired looking plane inside

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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