Cheap Flights to Erbil International Airport
Traveling to Iraqi Kurdistan? Discover flights to Erbil International Airport (EBL), the main gateway to the Kurdistan Region and one of the busiest airports in Iraq.
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Erbil International Airport serves Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and handled more than 2.1 million passengers in 2024. It is a hub for Iraqi Airways, Fly Erbil, and UR Airlines, and offers nonstop flights to around 24 destinations in a dozen countries.
Airport code
EBL (ICAO: ORER)
Location
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Airlines serving
Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, flydubai, and more
Popular Routes to and from Erbil
Frequent service to Istanbul anchors Erbil’s schedule, alongside strong links to the Gulf, domestic Iraqi cities, and a growing network of routes to Germany.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Regional
Istanbul, Amman, Dubai, Doha, Baghdad, Basra
Europe
Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Vienna, London Gatwick
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value for routes into Erbil. The best times to visit are typically from March through May or October through November, when temperatures are milder, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those periods.
About Erbil
Erbil is the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and home to the Erbil Citadel, a fortified settlement believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city’s bustling Qaysari Bazaar and modern districts reflect Kurdistan’s mix of ancient history and rapid development.
Things to Know When Flying Into Erbil
Istanbul is the airport’s most frequent route, with around 22 weekly flights to Sabiha Gökçen, or about 20% of all weekly departures.
UR Airlines and Eurowings both operate an extensive network of flights to German cities, including Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Hanover.
London Gatwick is one of the airport’s longest routes, with a flight time of around 5 hours, operated by UR Airlines.
Erbil has domestic connections to Baghdad and Basra, alongside its extensive international network.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Eurowings, Qatar Airways, flydubai, and more than a dozen other carriers serve Erbil International Airport, connecting to destinations across the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.
Istanbul is the busiest route from Erbil, with around 22 weekly flights to Sabiha Gökçen Airport, accounting for about 20% of all weekly departures.
Erbil is one of Iraq's busiest airports and the main gateway to the Kurdistan Region, though Baghdad remains the country's largest airport overall.
Yes, Eurowings and UR Airlines both operate frequent flights connecting Erbil to several German cities, including Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Hamburg, and Hanover.
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value, with the best times to visit typically from March through May or October through November.
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