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Last update: 10 July 2026 18:44
You shouldn’t leave the city without exploring the Qaysari Bazaar, a historic building dating back to the Ottoman era where you can buy region-specific textile products. Other places to visit in Erbil include the Erbil Civilization Museum, Syriac Heritage Museum, Mudhafaria Minaret, and the Central Mosque, attracting attention for its colorful domes, located in the Ankawa neighborhood. Visitors to the city can go shopping at small specialty stores, antique stores, shopping malls, and classic and contemporary bazaars. We recommend carrying cash as most stores only accept US Dollar or Iraqi Dinar.
There are many parks in Erbil that are perfect for cooling off and relaxing, a few of them being Shanadar Park, Minare Park, Shar Park, and Sami Abdul Rahman Park. Resembling a green oasis in the middle of the city, Sami Abdul Rahman Park is an ideal place to enjoy some peace and quiet among beautifully scented rose gardens and lush greenery. Taxis are usually used for transportation within the city. It is easy to reach Erbil from other cities around the world. There are many European airlines that fly to Erbil.
Flights from London to Erbil have at least one layover and take at least 7 hours. Flights from New York to Erbil have at least one layover and take at least 17 hours. The average temperature in Erbil is 37 degrees so dress accordingly in light clothes and drink plenty of water.
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.
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.
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