Flights from Istanbul Flights to Erbil

Direct flights from Istanbul to Erbil

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Last updated on: 04-02-2026

Istanbul

Turkey

IST

Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

Erbil

Iraq

EBL

Erbil International Airport

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Flight schedule

Distance

888 miles · (1,429 km)

Flight time

2 hours and 30 minutes

Airlines

FlexFlight
Turkish Airlines
UR Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A321 (sharklets)
Airbus A321neo
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Boeing 737-900 (winglets)

Istanbul to Erbil Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to Erbil. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to EBL, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Erbil

What is the best time to visit Erbil?

☀️ Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near Erbil are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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Erbil is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

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EBL

Airlines flying from Istanbul to Erbil

Airline-specific flight schedules from Istanbul to Erbil

In total there are 4 airlines operating nonstop flights from Istanbul IST to Erbil EBL. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their IST EBL flight schedule.

FlexFlight (W2)

Turkish Airlines (TK)

UR Airlines (UD)

FlexFlight flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Erbil

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Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Erbil

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

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UR Airlines flight schedulefrom Istanbul to Erbil

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Istanbul to Erbil Flights

Flights from IST to EBL are operated 18 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 02:10 - 22:45. The earliest flight departs at 02:10, the last flight departs at 22:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to Erbil takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Erbil is 888 miles (or 1,429 km).

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