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Cheap Flights 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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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 35% price drop
September
Most popular
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Erbil to Istanbul flights

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?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Erbil to Istanbul, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is 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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost C$ 191 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 442 and C$ 426 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Erbil to Istanbul 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.

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

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Erbil to Istanbul flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Erbil to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Erbil to Istanbul?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Erbil to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 633 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Pegasus Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 237 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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 with an airline and back to Erbil with another airline.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 529 or less one-way.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Erbil to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Erbil Intl to Istanbul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Erbil Intl Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct 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

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Friday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Sunday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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Direct 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

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Friday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Sunday

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines,UR Airlines

Iraqi Airways,Turkish Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Erbil to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3968 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
7.7Crew
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THE SEATS ARE A JOKE!!!! YOU CALL THIS BUSINESS CLASS SEATS ? ITS A DISGRACE.. NARROW, CLAUSTRIPHOBIC SEATS CAN NEVER BE COMPENSATED FOR BY FOCUSING ON BETTER WUALITY FOOD SERVED....... THE CONFORT OF THE SEATS AND THE WIDTH & PITCH OF THE SEATS ARE WAY MORE IMP. THAN FOOD THAT TK IS FOCUSING ON... WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN EVEN IF THE PRICE OF BUSINESS CLASS SEAT IS SAME AS ECONOMY CLASS..... JAL/ QATAR/ EMIRATES HAS WAYYYY MORE COMFY SEATS

2.0 MediocreAsif, Sep 2025DAC - IST
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THE SEATS ARE A JOKE!!!! YOU CALL THIS BUSINESS CLASS SEATS ? ITS A DISGRACE.. NARROW, CLAUSTRIPHOBIC SEATS CAN NEVER BE COMPENSATED FOR BY FOCUSING ON BETTER WUALITY FOOD SERVED....... THE CONFORT OF THE SEATS AND THE WIDTH & PITCH OF THE SEATS ARE WAY MORE IMP. THAN FOOD THAT TK IS FOCUSING ON... WILL NEVER FLY AGAIN EVEN IF THE PRICE OF BUSINESS CLASS SEAT IS SAME AS ECONOMY CLASS..... JAL/ QATAR/ EMIRATES HAS WAYYYY MORE COMFY SEATS

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

I loved and appreciated the agent at the check in counter in Amman. He was very professional and helpful. I believe his name was Lawrence. All I saw from him were smiles after smiles after smile. Very kind and professional. Overall trip was comfortable and pleasant.

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Terrible. Delayed. No one would help. Just limped about like a piece of meat

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

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

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