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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.

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).

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.

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.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Erbil and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Erbil Intl (EBL) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• UR Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• FlexFlight: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $193 round-trip via Ankara Esenboga (ESB), compared to $292 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-stop flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Ankara Esenboga (ESB) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 3% of one-stop connections

Ankara Esenboga (ESB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Erbil to Istanbul Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $250 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $388, a difference of $138. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Erbil to Istanbul Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Erbil to Istanbul Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Erbil to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:40 am and lands at 4:29 am
• Latest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 8:49 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $298. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 49m, covering 889 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Erbil to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Turkish Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iraqi Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Erbil to Istanbul Airport flights are:

• Turkish Airlines: 94% on time
• Iraqi Airways: 88% on time
• UR Airlines: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 91% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Ankara Esenboga (ESB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 44m, compared with 7h 12m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 8h 19m via Antalya (AYT).

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport range from $208 to $410, with an average of $298 over the past 12 months. Anything below $208 counts as a good deal.