Cheap flight from Istanbul to Erbil from $51

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Erbil with the following airlines, including: Pegasus Airlines AJet Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to fly from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL).

• When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Erbil is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Istanbul to Erbil?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 39 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Erbil. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AJet: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VF147 (01:03) Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC818 (01:18) Pegasus Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- PC816 (23:24)

• When are flight tickets from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Erbil is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Erbil on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Erbil on November 24, 2025 with AJet, with prices starting at $34.

• Which airports can I fly to for Erbil from Istanbul?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Erbil, with Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport (SAW-EBL) is by far the most common option on this route: Erbil International Airport (EBL).

• Is there any time difference between Istanbul and Erbil?

  The time difference between Erbil and Istanbul is 0h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Istanbul to Erbil?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.