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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Erbil

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    261 AED
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour 20 min
  • Direct airlines AJet
  • Arrival airports EBL
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    391 AED

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Erbil

Cheapest Direct Flight

AJet

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20 Oct, Tue
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
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21 Oct, Wed
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
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18 Oct, Sun
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
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23 Sep, Wed
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
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8 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
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9 Oct, Fri
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
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30 Sep, Wed
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
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2 Oct, Fri
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
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4 Oct, Sun
Istanbul – Erbil
2h 30m
Non-stop
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Last update: 20 September 2026 02:54

Direct flights from Istanbul to Erbil

AJet

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Erbil Flights

Cheapest Day19 October Monday
Best Price
247 AED
Average Price
388 AED
675 AED
247 AED
675 AED
20Sun
Sep
561 AED
21Mon
476 AED
22Tue
365 AED
23Wed
365 AED
24Thu
532 AED
25Fri
491 AED
26Sat
466 AED
27Sun
365 AED
28Mon
365 AED
29Tue
363 AED
30Wed
365 AED
01Thu
Oct
412 AED
02Fri
392 AED
03Sat
379 AED
04Sun
353 AED
05Mon
353 AED
06Tue
366 AED
07Wed
315 AED
08Thu
315 AED
09Fri
353 AED
10Sat
353 AED
11Sun
353 AED
12Mon
315 AED
13Tue
353 AED
14Wed
366 AED
15Thu
353 AED
16Fri
366 AED
17Sat
303 AED
18Sun
247 AED
19Mon

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Transportation to Erbil City Center from Airport

Erbil International Airport

Airport Shuttle Services

Public transportation in Erbil is not very developed. The most preferred option to go to the city center from the airport is the airport shuttle services which are offered free of charge. You can reach the city center by the shuttle services departing every 15 minutes.

Taxi

If you don't prefer the shuttle service, you can also reach the city center by the taxis waiting for you at the exit of the airport. If you want to take a taxi, make sure the driver doesn't take you a long way unnecessarily. Besides, the taxis at the airport run like minibuses. Therefore, if you are going to the same destination together with some other passengers, you can share the taxi with them.

Erbil Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
19 Sep
Clear
36°23°
Today
Sunday
20 Sep
Clear
34°21°
Monday
21 Sep
Clear
36°23°
Tuesday
22 Sep
Clear
38°23°
Wednesday
23 Sep
Cloudy
38°26°

More Information About Erbil

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-Erbil flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Erbil flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-Erbil flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Erbil International Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Istanbul-Erbil is 1416 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Erbil flights is Tuesday.
AJet organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Erbil.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with AJet starts from approximately 247 AED.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Pegasus
324 AED
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
AJet
247 AED
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Turkish Airlines
761 AED
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 15 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 20.09.2026

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