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Cheapest return fare
£322
Typical prices: £566-£755
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EDI - ISU • 3 stops
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Wed 30/9
EDI - ISU • 2 stops
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Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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11:05 - 02:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ISU Sulaymaniyah Int.
37h 25m3 stops London Stansted Cologne Köln/Bonn Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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03:05 - 15:20ISU  Sulaymaniyah Int.-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 15m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Kastrup Copenhagen
£322Multiple Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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11:05 - 02:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ISU Sulaymaniyah Int.
37h 25m3 stops London Stansted Cologne Köln/Bonn Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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03:05 - 10:35ISU  Sulaymaniyah Int.-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
33h 30m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Kastrup Copenhagen London Stansted
£327Multiple Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Wed, 20 Jan
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12:10 - 02:30LGW  London Gatwick-ISU Sulaymaniyah Int.
11h 20m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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03:45 - 11:05ISU  Sulaymaniyah Int.-LGW London Gatwick
10h 20m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£351Pegasus Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct
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12:15 - 02:30STN  London Stansted-ISU Sulaymaniyah Int.
12h 15m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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03:55 - 11:10ISU  Sulaymaniyah Int.-STN London Stansted
9h 15m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£355Pegasus Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
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15:40 - 01:40STN  London Stansted-ISU Sulaymaniyah Int.
8h 00m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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03:05 - 10:50ISU  Sulaymaniyah Int.-STN London Stansted
9h 45m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£357Ajet
Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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15:40 - 01:40STN  London Stansted-ISU Sulaymaniyah Int.
8h 00m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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03:05 - 14:40ISU  Sulaymaniyah Int.-STN London Stansted
13h 35m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£369Ajet
Fri, 1 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan
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10:55 - 01:10STN  London Stansted-ISU Sulaymaniyah Int.
11h 15m1 stop Istanbul
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02:40 - 16:20ISU  Sulaymaniyah Int.-STN London Stansted
16h 40m1 stop Istanbul
£509Turkish Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
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06:30 - 01:10LGW  London Gatwick-ISU Sulaymaniyah Int.
15h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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02:40 - 09:10ISU  Sulaymaniyah Int.-LGW London Gatwick
9h 30m1 stop Istanbul
£509Turkish Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
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07:30 - 03:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-ISU Sulaymaniyah Int.
17h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:35 - 12:35ISU  Sulaymaniyah Int.-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
11h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£525Qatar Airways
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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09:30 - 03:25LHR  London Heathrow-ISU Sulaymaniyah Int.
15h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:25 - 18:00ISU  Sulaymaniyah Int.-LHR London Heathrow
15h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£618Qatar Airways
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What is the cheapest flight to Sulaymaniyah?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Sulaymaniyah was found on the route from Edinburgh, at £322 return. The most popular connection is from Manchester to Sulaymaniyah, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £377 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sulaymaniyah?

The cheapest month for flights to Sulaymaniyah is January, where tickets cost £458 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £821 and £709 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of £163.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Sulaymaniyah?

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets to Sulaymaniyah

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£138
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to Sulaymaniyah

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FAQs - booking Sulaymaniyah flights

  • Is there a hotel at Sulaymaniyah Airport?

    There is no hotel situated at Sulaymaniyah Airport itself, but you can find many in the nearby area. The Highcrest Hotel is quite close, just under 3 miles away on Bakrajo Main Road, and is a reasonable option with an airport shuttle transfer supplied by the hotel for a surcharge. This affordable luxury hotel offers extensive spa and wellness facilities and a business centre, making it an ideal location within reach of the airport.

  • Is there a business lounge in Sulaymaniyah Airport?

    There is a CIP Lounge hosted by Azmar Airlines located in the terminal, which has basic business facilities in comfortable surroundings. It is advisable to check if a pre-booking is needed to use this service if you are not travelling with the airline. Alternatively, you can find extensive business facilities at the Mihrako Hotel & Spa on Salim Street, just 1 mile away. Its central location in As Sulaymaniyah also benefits the traveller with proximity to shops and historical attractions.

  • How can I connect from Sulaymaniyah Airport to the city centre?

    Sulaymaniyah Airport is approximately 9 miles from the city centre. There is no public bus transport network in this area so it would be necessary to take a taxi. Prices start from around ID16,255 (£8) and the journey time is roughly 30min. Taxis can be accessed outside the airport terminal. Another option would be to hire a car. There are several outlets available nearby.

  • Are there any parking facilities at Sulaymaniyah Airport?

    Yes, there is a parking facility in front of the airport terminal. It is advisable to enquire with your airline about prices and booking in advance of your arrival or departure, especially in regard to accessibility issues or if you have any special requirements. Alternatively, if you are choosing to hire a car, you can search through KAYAK for further information or book your car as part of your airline package to facilitate an easier process.

  • Where will I change planes on flights to Sulaymaniyah?

    With no direct flights available, passengers booked on flights to Sulaymaniyah International Airport will need to change planes at least once during their journey. The location of this changeover depends on the airline you choose to fly with and the airport that you fly from. For instance, if you fly from London Gatwick with Turkish Airlines, you will usually change planes at Istanbul International Airport. Meanwhile, if you fly from London Gatwick with Qatar Airways, you will change over at Doha International Airport.

  • Can I lower my carbon emissions on flights to Sulaymaniyah?

    If you’re worried about your carbon footprint when booking flights abroad, you can use KAYAK’s low-carbon option to look for the most eco-friendly routes. On flights to Sulaymaniyah, you can reduce your carbon footprint by 40-50% compared with other routes if you fly from London Heathrow Airport with Turkish Airlines. This journey takes just under 8h and includes a single layover at Istanbul Airport. Passengers should also be aware that choosing low-carbon routes can add to your overall travel costs.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Sulaymaniyah?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Sulaymaniyah was found on the route from Edinburgh, at £322 return. The most popular connection is from Manchester to Sulaymaniyah, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £377 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Sulaymaniyah Int. Airport from central Sulaymaniyah?

    Central Sulaymaniyah is 7 miles away from Sulaymaniyah Int. Airport.

  • What is the name of Sulaymaniyah’s airport?

    Sulaymaniyah is served by Sulaymaniyah Int. Airport, also commonly referred to as Sulaimaniyah Intl or Sulaymaniyah Int.. The airport code is ISU.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Sulaymaniyah?

    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 to Sulaymaniyah.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Sulaymaniyah?

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

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sulaymaniyah

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sulaymaniyah flight deals.
  • Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) is just under 10 miles northwest of the centre of As Sulaymaniyah city in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, serving as both a passenger and cargo airport. It has three terminals: one for departures, one for arrivals and another exclusively for VIPs.
  • Car hire is available in the nearby area of Sulaymaniyah Airport, it is advisable to book ahead to secure a deal and arrange for your car to be delivered to the airport to facilitate a smooth journey. The terminal is generally small and limited in terms of facilities, however, you can access a tourist information office to access assistance regarding your onward journey.
  • Several airlines fly to Sulaymaniyah Airport from the UK, including Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and British Airways. There are no direct routes, but regular services stop-over in either Istanbul or Doha Hamad Airports. Expect a journey time ranging anywhere between 8h and 14h.
  • From Sulaymaniyah city, you can connect to other regional cities such as Kirkuk or Erbil. An affordable way to travel is by local shared taxi as opposed to bus, which tends to be sporadic. The price of a shared taxi from As Sulaymaniyah to Erbil would cost you around ID15,000 (£7).
  • Sulaymaniyah Airport makes a convenient transport hub to connect to and explore the dramatic scenery of the surrounding mountain ranges of Azmer, Goyija, and Qaiwan in the north-eastern region of Kurdistan.
  • If you’re booked on flights to Sulaymaniyah, make sure you have all the correct travel documents you need before you head to the airport. UK travellers arriving at Sulaymaniyah can usually obtain a 30-day visa on arrival, which is only valid in the Kurdistan region. However, if you plan to travel more widely in Iraq, you will need to get a visa from the Iraqi Embassy in London or from the UK Iraqi Consulate before you travel. Travellers must also have a valid British passport that remains valid for at least six months.
  • Waiting for a connecting flight at Sulaymaniyah Airport? Passengers can relax and unwind in the CIP Lounge, which is located after security between Gates 2 and 3. Entry to the lounge can be pre-booked online.
  • If you want to exchange cash when you land at Sulaymaniyah Airport, you will find a currency exchange office located inside the main Arrivals Terminal opposite the Baggage Claim and before Customs.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Sulaymaniyah

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Sulaymaniyah? 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
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3735 reviews
7.9Crew
7.3Food
7.3Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.3Entertainment
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Very lovely aircraft and crew. Seats were comfortable and the food was great and served swiftly. Delayed flight due to a passenger coming off the flight but overall a great experience

10.0 ExcellentIbrahim, Aug 2026
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Very lovely aircraft and crew. Seats were comfortable and the food was great and served swiftly. Delayed flight due to a passenger coming off the flight but overall a great experience

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Lovely aircraft and I flight entertainment. Good leg room. Full flight crew struggled a bit

Food not good as good as last time flew with them

Seats very uncomfortable, impossible to sleep. Food average, bakery items not fresh. Pockets in seats not large enough to hold a book and a few other items. Cabin temperature too cold, even with blanket. Good selection of movies. Other than that 12 hours of torture!

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.

This is my second time within two weeks using them. I have bad experience with their Internet. They charge me $35 for Internet worked only for 15 minutes and then disconnected and they don’t even give me a credit or refund my money or give me a voucher about the food. It’s very bad test. There is no test actually and barely cooked still raw.

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

I was most disappointed with the flight crew in business class. They were not attentive at all. Everything I needed, I had to ask for. They did not offer refills, did not ask how the meal was, did not offer anything else when I didnt like the drink that was poorly made. When I asked for snacks, they told me to go to the front and look at what was set out. This was the worst RJ business class crew I have ever encountered. They made me feel like I was a bother - even for a simple water. No smiles. No thank you. No my pleasure. These are the reasons you fly business class. At least the crew can smile and act like they are happy to be there. For 14+ hours, I felt like an inconvenience. Poor review.

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

I like the boarding on time , I like the respect from the male flight attendant but the female attendant could be better. Didn’t like the food

Short handed at the check in counter. There was only one person and so many people waiting

Very poor we had bad service in our first flight our flight was delayed 3 times and waited 12 hours in the airport till they finally canceled the flight giving us no reason then had to get a hotel in newyork and depart the next day on the same plane that we had boarded the day before and was dirty from us boarding and un boarding it was the worse experience!!

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

Entertainment content is outdated. Food; I chose the chicken meal with rice, I would like to know the thought process of serving rice and chicken to be eaten with only a fork?! I don't eat spicy food for health reasons, I found out that the rice is very spicy after the first bite, so I didn't eat.

The staff (crew) was very unprofessional They don't care about passengers' complaints and don't respond when we call them The food is very poor and the seats are old, broken and making noises The plane is generally dilapidated and needs restoration

I resent being called a ‘guest’ of Pegasus airlines and then they refuse to give me water, because they want to sell it to me. Also, the baggage allowances are ridiculously stingy. I also resent the way staff are on the look out to catch passengers out. I would never dream of treating my ‘guests’ like Pegasus treats us.

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

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

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

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.

Pegasus is a clean safe and most importantly CHEAP way to travel. If you travel a lot on a budget, it can be a great option

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