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Cheap flight deals from Erbil to Istanbul (EBL-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Erbil to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:45 pm - 12:35 amEBL-IST
2h 50mnonstop
6:30 am - 9:05 amIST-EBL
2h 35mnonstop
$261Turkish Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Sat, May 25
9:45 pm - 12:35 amEBL-IST
2h 50mnonstop
6:30 am - 9:05 amIST-EBL
2h 35mnonstop
$262Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Mon, Jun 3
9:45 pm - 12:35 amEBL-IST
2h 50mnonstop
6:30 am - 9:05 amIST-EBL
2h 35mnonstop
$265Turkish Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Thu, May 23
9:45 pm - 12:35 amEBL-IST
2h 50mnonstop
9:15 pm - 12:45 amIST-EBL
3h 30mnonstop
Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
9:45 pm - 12:35 amEBL-IST
2h 50mnonstop
6:00 am - 11:55 amIST-EBL
5h 55m1 stop
Sun, May 19 - Sat, May 25
6:15 pm - 9:00 pmEBL-IST
2h 45mnonstop
9:15 pm - 11:45 pmIST-EBL
2h 30mnonstop
$323UR Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Thu, May 23
8:40 pm - 7:30 pmEBL-IST
22h 50m1 stop
1:45 pm - 3:05 amIST-EBL
13h 20m1 stop
$401Royal Jordanian
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Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 19
4:00 am - 12:45 pmEBL-IST
8h 45m1 stop
1:45 pm - 7:40 pmIST-EBL
5h 55m1 stop
$411Royal Jordanian
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Mon, May 20 - Thu, May 23
7:00 pm - 9:45 pmEBL-IST
2h 45mnonstop
10:45 pm - 1:15 amIST-EBL
2h 30mnonstop
$445UR Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Fri, Jun 21
1:05 pm - 7:30 pmEBL-IST
30h 25m2 stops
8:10 pm - 11:55 amIST-EBL
39h 45m2 stops
$675Pegasus Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22

Flights from Erbil to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Erbil to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Erbil to Istanbul Airport, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Istanbul Airport back to Erbil, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport is October, where tickets cost $188 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $316 and $316 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Erbil to Istanbul Airport found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $261 on Turkish Airlines, followed by UR Airlines ($323). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $134 on Turkish Airlines and from $165 on UR Airlines.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Erbil and Istanbul Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Erbil to Istanbul Airport. They are: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines and UR Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with UR Airlines at $196 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at UR Airlines.

How many flights are there between Erbil and Istanbul Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Erbil and land in Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 48m. The most common departure time is 3:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 23 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Erbil and Istanbul Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport take?

Nonstop flights from Erbil generally make it to Istanbul Airport in 2h 45m. The flying distance between the two cities is 889 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Erbil at 3:55 am and will be landing in Istanbul Airport at 6:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport jets off at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:35 am.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$134
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Erbil to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Erbil to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Erbil to Istanbul Airport flights

  • What airlines commonly operate flights to Erbil to Istanbul?

    You will find flights aboard many different airlines for this journey, so there is a lot of flexibility to choose the one that works best for you. Among the airlines offering the most frequent departures are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Fly Baghdad, and AnadoluJet.

  • What are some common layovers between Erbil and Istanbul?

    Many of the flights between these two destinations are direct, but if you have selected a flight with a stop, the location of the stop will depend on your airline. For example, Pegasus Airlines stops either in Trabzon (TZX) or Ankara (ESB) while SunExpress stops in Antalya (AYT).

  • How can I make my flight from Erbil to Istanbul more sustainable?

    First, use public transport to get to the airport in Erbil and again to reach your final destination in Istanbul once you land. Next, book a direct flight whenever possible, as this cuts down on the fuel burned during takeoffs and landings during your trip. Pack light to reduce the weight on the plane. Finally, consider flying with Turkish Airlines, one of the most eco-friendly airlines flying this route.

  • What documents do I need in order to fly from Erbil to Istanbul?

    American citizens need to have their valid passport, and it is recommended to apply for a Turkish e-visa in advance. You can get a visa on arrival, but this normally takes longer than passing through customs with a visa that has already been issued. Iraqi citizens will also need their valid passport and will need to apply for an e-visa, as well.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport was $134 for a one-way ticket and $261 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Erbil and Istanbul Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Erbil to Istanbul Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    Erbil and Istanbul Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Erbil from Erbil Intl and will be arriving at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Erbil to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Erbil to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Erbil and Istanbul Airport.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Erbil to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or Royal Jordanian?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Erbil to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian. With an average price for the route of $463 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Royal Jordanian is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $226 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    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 from Erbil to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Erbil with another airline. Booking your flights between Erbil and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from EBL to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $464 or less one-way and $298 or less round-trip.
  • Erbil, Iraq is served by Erbil International Airport (EBL), a hub for Iraqi Airways, FlyErbil, UR Airlines, Zagrosjet, Air Kurdistan, and more. Aside from Erbil, this airport also serves the nearby destinations of Qushtapa and Mosul.
  • Istanbul, Turkey is served by several airports: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). IST is a hub for Turkish Airlines and Atlas Global, while SAW is a hub for Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and AnadoluJet.
  • If you want to book the cheapest flights from Erbil to Istanbul, you will most likely have one stop along the way and your flight may be operated by multiple airlines. This means your particular flight may require a self-transfer at the layover airport, so make sure your layover is long enough to complete this task.
  • If you are bringing a lot of baggage with you from Erbil to Istanbul, consider upgrading your ticket from economy to business or first class. This is because economy class passengers typically don’t get any free checked luggage, especially on low-cost airlines. By upgrading to business or first class, you will be allowed one or two checked bags for free, and the upgrade fee is typically less than what you would pay for an extra bag in economy class.
  • If you have an early flight out of Erbil, consider booking a hotel near the airport for the night before. Niagara Hotel is your closest option, and it offers free shuttle service to and from the airport upon request.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Erbil Intl to Istanbul, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Erbil Intl to Istanbul

Monday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Friday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Istanbul to Erbil Intl

Monday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Friday

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Top 3 airlines serving from Erbil to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Erbil to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3707 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
7.8Crew
7.4Boarding
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The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024FRA - IST
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The seat did not recline and we called the stewardess, he forced it to recline, but when we landed, it did not come forward because the seat was broken. The stewardess came, He tried to do it but couldn't do it, the flight commander came and spoke to us in a bad tone, telling us to get out of here, she waited at the head and acted as if there was a child and we couldn't get up, it was very shameful, I don't even know if it's true, but she said if you don't get up, the plane will not land and will keep turning around. Then a passenger pushed the seat from behind and it worked. Then we wanted to talk to the supervisor again, but she did not come next to us. We fly so much and this is the first time we encountered such a style.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Horrible. Boarding was terrible. For a huge airplane, we needed to be transported to the plane. The boarding area was overcrowded and frantic. .The seats were so uncomfortable. The food was fine.

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

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.

Was not able to check in online, so had to stand in line for 90 minutes to get a boarding pass, and I had no luggage to check. Why not let people check in in advance on line? Or at a kiosk at the airport?

Boarding did not have a clue what is an EU disability card

Not a good experience from Lagos was very terrible paying for one extra bag is #403,600 in dollars is $331 which is too high and when get to Ny I don’t receive my bag till 2nd day some of my stuff was damaged am not really happy with Turkish Airlines very poor services.

3 of us were in the business class. All good except the Flight out of Mumbai is too early. It is at 6:30 am. Reporting is at 4 am. We had to get up at 3 am. US connection has 4-5 hours of layover. It would be nicer to start the India flight late (give more time to sleep at home) and have less layover duration in IST.

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

It was like moving cattle around. Very abrupt, uncomfortable and not much hospitality

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

The plane left Istanbul 1 hour late and the AC was not really working great it was so hot inside and no air. This was my worst flight in a long time since I had a flight with Ryanair.

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

We didn’t fly with them We received emails the departure is delayed till 6:10 and when we arrived they said no it’s flying on time!!! And we lost it , and the return they cancelled the flight

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Erbil to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/30Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
2h 50mEBL-IST
$134
5/31Fri
nonstopTurkish Airlines
2h 50mEBL-IST
$137
5/20Mon
1 stop
6h 25mEBL-IST
$164
5/20Mon
nonstopUR Airlines
2h 45mEBL-IST
$165
5/20Mon
2 stopsPegasus Airlines
19h 20mEBL-IST
$182
5/29Wed
1 stop
12h 50mEBL-IST
$188
6/26Wed
nonstopUR Airlines
2h 45mEBL-IST
$211
5/8Wed
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
11h 50mEBL-IST
$245
6/26Wed
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
9h 05mEBL-IST
$254
5/31Fri
2 stopsPegasus Airlines
30h 35mEBL-IST
$334

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Last minute flights from Erbil to Istanbul

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Erbil to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
nonstop
2h 45mEBL-IST
5/9Thu
nonstop
2h 30mIST-EBL
$360
5/6Mon
nonstop
2h 45mEBL-IST
5/10Fri
multi-stop
12h 00mIST-EBL
$375
5/6Mon
nonstop
2h 45mEBL-IST
5/9Thu
multi-stop
9h 55mIST-EBL
$386
5/3Fri
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
11h 45mEBL-IST
5/9Thu
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
17h 05mIST-EBL
$404
5/3Fri
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
11h 45mEBL-IST
5/8Wed
multi-stopRoyal Jordanian
5h 55mIST-EBL
$407
5/5Sun
nonstopTurkish Airlines
2h 50mEBL-IST
5/8Wed
nonstopTurkish Airlines
2h 40mIST-EBL
$419
5/7Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
2h 50mEBL-IST
5/9Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
2h 30mIST-EBL
$424
5/6Mon
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
19h 20mEBL-IST
5/10Fri
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
15h 20mIST-EBL
$473
5/6Mon
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
19h 20mEBL-IST
5/10Fri
multi-stopPegasus Airlines
15h 20mIST-EBL
$537
5/4Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
14h 10mEBL-IST
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
13h 35mIST-EBL
$736

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Erbil - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

Erbil (EBL)Iraq

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

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Istanbul Airport - Erbil

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$1,352
$2,341
$271

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