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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Erbil (IST-EBL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Erbil 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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Erbil flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Erbil 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 Istanbul to Erbil?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Erbil on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Istanbul, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil, 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 Istanbul Airport to Erbil is March, where tickets cost C$ 192 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 685 and C$ 604 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 591 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil, 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 Istanbul Airport to Erbil, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low season

April
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.

When to book flights from Istanbul to Erbil

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

  • What fare types are available on Royal Jordanian flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

    Royal Jordanian offers different fare types to cater to the various needs and preferences of travelers on flights from Istanbul to Erbil. Economy Class is the standard fare type that offers affordable prices for passengers while Crown Class is the Business Class equivalent. Royal Jordanian has a frequent flyer program called Royal Plus which offers different tiers.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Pegasus Airlines flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

    The luggage allowance on Pegasus Airlines flights from Istanbul to Erbil will depend on the type of ticket. Economy Class passengers are allowed to carry one handpiece with a maximum weight of 17 lbs. Business Class passengers are allowed to carry two hand pieces with the same weight and size restrictions. Checked baggage is not included in Economy Class tickets, but passengers can purchase baggage allowances at an additional cost.

  • How do I get from Erbil Airport (EBL) to the city center?

    The airport offers a shuttle service that runs every hour from the airport to the city center. Taxis are also readily available outside of the airport terminal. The trip to the city center takes around 15-20 minutes. Additionally, there are several rental car companies located at the airport.

  • What services does MEA Airlines offer business class passengers on flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

    MEA Airlines business class passengers are granted access to the airline's luxurious lounges at the airport, which offer comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks and beverages, and sometimes, shower facilities. Business class passengers are also given priority boarding, allowing them to board the aircraft before the public.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Erbil flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Erbil?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Erbil are Turkish Airlines and Ajet. With an average price for the route of C$ 690 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Ajet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 219 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 Istanbul to Erbil.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Erbil from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Erbil?

    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 Erbil with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

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

    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 Erbil from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport to Erbil

  • FlyBaghdad Airlines provides wheelchair assistance including mobility aid devices to passengers who need it on flights from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL). Passengers can request a wheelchair at the time of booking or at least 48 hours before the flight.
  • Turkish Airlines allows pets to travel in the cabin with their owners in an approved carrier on flights from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL). The maximum weight of the pet and the carrier should not exceed 17 lbs. Larger pets are transported in the cargo hold in a special pet container designed for air travel.
  • Looking for a budget-friendly option for flights from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL)? AnadoluJet is considered a budget-friendly option as it offers lower fares compared to other airlines. This is because the airline operates with a no-frills approach, providing only the basics for a comfortable flight experience.
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) consists of a main terminal building and three additional satellite terminals, connected by a train system. Satellite Terminal is primarily used for domestic flights while Satellite Terminal 2 is used for international flights. Satellite Terminal 3 is used for both domestic and international flights.
  • Qatar Airways offers flights from Istanbul to Erbil and has invested in modernizing its fleet with more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly aircraft. The airline has started to use sustainable aviation fuel, which is made from renewable sources and can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Erbil?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Erbil Intl.
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Erbil Intl to Istanbul

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Erbil

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Erbil. 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 Istanbul to Erbil? 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.
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We liked the comfort and seats. The crew was not very friendly nor did they check on us to see if we needed anything. Had to ask for water several times

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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We liked the comfort and seats. The crew was not very friendly nor did they check on us to see if we needed anything. Had to ask for water several times

The service is awesome. The food is the best of all the airlines we have flown before. Totally enjoyable flight, which is quite unusual.

Broken seats, smell in cabin, seats that did not recline, trays thats did not stay horizontal

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The rules regarding business class lounge hotel/room access were very confusing. Between flights we had an 11 hour layover in Istanbul, but were denied a room to rest as our layover was too long?? Keep in mind that we arrived there at 3:30am after a long flight. Even multiple Turkish airlines employees were inconsistent with the rules. We ended up paying a high price at the Yotel in the airport in order to get some rest. Good thing I did, as a medical emergency was declared on the flight from Istanbul to Atlanta and I was apparently the only physician on board. Luckily I was able to stabilize the passenger and the flight wasn't diverted. The crew called an overhead announcement for a medical doctor, but insisted that I show them a copy of my medical license which I did. Very strange in my 35 years as a physician and responding multiple times to inflight medical emergencies over the years. I was very glad the passengers issue was resolved, but an acknowledgement of at least a thank you from the crew would have been appreciated.

I wasn't able to bring my little dog with me, because of the feedback team's extremely slow response. How are they even allowed to operate with this paste??

The sleeper seats, the staff, and the food was truly delicious. I loved the mocktail options.

They gave us some Tiramisu that had no business being as delicious as it was! They were continuously attentive and provided a great environment to welcome us on our trip.

Great service. Seat was a bit small but it was fine. Food was great

Horrible service at the baggage claim. Stuck on plane for an hour due to taxing and no gate.

Check in, was fine, boarding was good, we left on time, punctual flight, aircraft condition was also good, Boeing 737-600 , all went well, I did not expect more or any better

Flight changed and cancelled several times over the months in advance that I booked it. However, actual flight went well, no delays, spacious seats. Had some landing issues but otherwise, fine. Also loved that they don’t check weight of luggage!

Seats are disaster, not comfortable at all. With my height 183 cm there were no space for my legs... The airplane was Turkish airlines and no entertainment on board.

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

Great flight and great crew. Many thanks to them for their hard work making our trip so relaxing.

You adjourned my flight by 1h 30 mns and only updated me 1h30 mns before the new scheduled flight. I submitted an email to Kayak asking for a refund. It was the most stressful experience I've had.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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