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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Erbil

IST — EBL
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Erbil Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Erbil

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Erbil (EBL). 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 29 August 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£250

Good one-way deal

£108 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£28 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Erbil Intl.
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Erbil

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Erbil from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Erbil. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil, you should look to book at least 6 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 Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil (average of £464). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Erbil in July is currently the most expensive (average of £848). 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 IST to EBL?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Erbil. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to Erbil at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Erbil

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Erbil. 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 Erbil. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Erbil have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
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Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
640 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
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Crew

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Erbil. 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 into for flights to Erbil from Istanbul?

    Erbil Intl (EBL), located 4.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Erbil. 2 airlines have flights to Erbil Intl from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Erbil Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Istanbul per day.

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

    Currently priced at £105, Pegasus Airlines will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Erbil and back. In addition to Pegasus Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Turkish Airlines for as low as £129. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Before booking your flight to Erbil from Istanbul Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (86%), UR Airlines (56%), Iraqi Airways( 8%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Erbil 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 Istanbul Airport to Erbil?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Erbil (average of £464). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Erbil in July is currently the most expensive (average of £848). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Erbil

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Erbil. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£105Average£163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£129Average£252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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