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Cheap flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport from £161

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EBL — IST
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Erbil Intl to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Erbil to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Erbil (EBL) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£273

One-way from

£161

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£142
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/1-31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Erbil to Istanbul
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 22/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Erbil to Istanbul
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High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Erbil to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Erbil to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 21/102:50EBL - IST
Nonstop2h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 29/105:30IST - EBL
Nonstop2h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£269
Thu 13/306:00EBL - IST
1 stop13h 45mRoyal Jordanian
Wed 19/320:55IST - EBL
1 stop6h 00mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 16/1£313
Sat 18/108:20EBL - IST
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/121:15IST - EBL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£371
Mon 27/116:45EBL - IST
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Fri 7/219:00IST - EBL
2 stops20h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£403
Sat 1/214:20EBL - IST
1 stop27h 30mAir Arabia
Mon 3/214:35IST - EBL
1 stop23h 05mAir Arabia
Deal found 16/1£456
Wed 29/108:20EBL - IST
1 stop9h 30mEgyptair
Thu 30/103:50IST - EBL
1 stop22h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 17/1£514
Fri 21/316:30EBL - IST
2 stops14h 55mPegasus Airlines
Sat 22/320:40IST - EBL
2 stops37h 35mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 16/1£598
Tue 28/104:10EBL - IST
1 stop14h 30mQatar Airways
Wed 5/213:50IST - EBL
1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1£664
Sun 19/116:30EBL - IST
1 stop25h 05mflydubai
Fri 24/101:50IST - EBL
1 stop37h 40mflydubai
Deal found 16/1£716
Tue 21/116:30EBL - IST
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Thu 23/118:35IST - EBL
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Deal found 16/1£862

Find flights from Erbil to Istanbul within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Erbil to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Tue 28/1

02:50-05:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 31/1

07:45-10:25

Nonstop2h 40m

£273

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Thu 13/3

06:00-19:45

1 stop13h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 19/3

20:55-02:55

1 stop6h 00m

£313

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Mon 27/1

16:45-18:05

2 stops25h 20m

Istanbul

Fri 7/2

19:00-15:50

2 stops20h 50m

£403

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Sat 1/2

14:20-17:50

1 stop27h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 3/2

14:35-13:40

1 stop23h 05m

£456

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Wed 29/1

08:20-17:50

1 stop9h 30m

Istanbul

Thu 30/1

03:50-02:45

1 stop22h 55m

£514

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Fri 21/3

16:30-07:25

2 stops14h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 22/3

20:40-10:15

2 stops37h 35m

£598

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Tue 28/1

04:10-18:40

1 stop14h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 5/2

13:50-03:10

1 stop13h 20m

£664

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Mon 27/1

16:30-17:35

1 stop25h 05m

Istanbul

Wed 29/1

01:50-15:30

1 stop37h 40m

£716

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Thu 13/3

04:10-16:55

2 stops12h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 19/3

13:50-03:10

1 stop13h 20m

£724

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Tue 15/4

16:55-17:25

1 stop24h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 21/4

02:10-15:55

1 stop13h 45m

£865

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Best time to book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul

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Travel insights for flights from Erbil to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Erbil to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Erbil to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Erbil to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EBL to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Erbil to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Erbil to Istanbul Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia and Emirates from Erbil to Istanbul to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air Arabia
7.7
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,923 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Royal Jordanian
7.0
Good
409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Erbil to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Erbil to Istanbul?

    If you book a flight to Istanbul from Erbil, you will be flying from Erbil Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Erbil Intl (EBL) is located 4.1 mi from the center of Erbil. There is 1 flight from Erbil Intl to Istanbul per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Erbil to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Erbil to Istanbul Airport is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £273 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Royal Jordanian and Lufthansa, starting at £313 and £403 round-trip.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Erbil to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £161 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Arabia from £209 and Royal Jordanian from £211 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Istanbul Airport from Erbil, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Iraqi Airways (100%), Turkish Airlines (94%), UR Airlines( 33%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £543 for a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £175 while the most popular route, (Erbil Intl - Istanbul) is currently priced at £130.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Erbil to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Erbil to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Erbil to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Erbil to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Erbil to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Erbil to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Erbil to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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