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$99+ Cheap flights from Erbil (EBL) to Istanbul (IST)

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EBL — IST
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Erbil Intl to Istanbul are usually found in February or January, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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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 December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:15 pmEBL - IST
Nonstop2h 45mUR Airlines
Mon 12/2911:00 pmIST - EBL
Nonstop2h 30mUR Airlines
Deal found 12/17$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:40 pmEBL - IST
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2911:00 pmIST - EBL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:40 pmEBL - IST
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:00 pmIST - EBL
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:55 amEBL - IST
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:00 pmIST - EBL
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/214:40 pmEBL - IST
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2811:00 amIST - EBL
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:40 pmEBL - IST
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2811:00 amIST - EBL
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:40 pmEBL - IST
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:00 pmIST - EBL
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:40 pmEBL - IST
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3111:00 amIST - EBL
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:55 amEBL - IST
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 pmIST - EBL
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:40 pmEBL - IST
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3111:00 amIST - EBL
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$250

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$99
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$212

Good round-trip deal

$250 or less

Good one-way deal

$290 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Erbil

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Thu 1/1

5:30 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 1/5

10:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$224

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Sun 2/1

5:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 2/6

7:55 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$246

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Sat 1/10

3:05 am-5:55 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 2/3

2:35 am-5:10 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$250

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Tue 3/3

7:35 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 3/17

7:55 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$250

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Sat 1/31

3:05 am-5:55 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Istanbul

Fri 2/6

7:55 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$255

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Thu 1/29

3:05 am-5:55 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 2/2

2:35 am-5:10 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$255

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Fri 1/23

11:25 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 1/28

2:35 am-5:10 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$255

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Thu 1/22

11:25 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 1/24

6:30 am-4:25 am

1 stop21h 55m

$257

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Sat 1/31

11:25 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 2/7

10:20 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$257

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Thu 1/22

3:05 am-5:55 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Istanbul

Sat 1/31

7:55 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$260

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/16

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Compare providers for flights from Erbil to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Erbil to Istanbul in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Erbil-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Erbil-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Erbil-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Erbil-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Erbil-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Erbil with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Erbil to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport (average of $98). Flying from Erbil to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Erbil to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 64% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Erbil to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,103 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,103 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,103 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
637 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,103 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

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?

    Erbil Intl (EBL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Erbil Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Erbil airport to Istanbul. It is only a 4.1 mi journey to Erbil Intl (EBL) from Erbil’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Erbil to Istanbul Airport in 2h 50m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 889 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $113, Ajet will fly you from Erbil to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Ajet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from UR Airlines and Pegasus Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $117 and $120, respectively. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Ajet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $63. Users have also found prices from $65 and $112 on Pegasus Airlines and Aegean Airlines, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Erbil to Istanbul Airport are Turkish Airlines (89%), Iraqi Airways (78%) and UR Airlines (73%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $367, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $178. The most popular route (Erbil Intl - Istanbul), is priced around $139.

  • 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 vacation 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport (average of $98). Flying from Erbil to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 5 airlines flying from Erbil to Istanbul

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Erbil to Istanbul. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AjetCheapest$118Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
UR AirlinesCheapest$118Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$122Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$195Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
FlexFlightCheapest$309Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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