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$150+ 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EBL — IST
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Erbil Intl to Istanbul are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$150
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$201

Good round-trip deal

$503 or less

Good one-way deal

$470 or less
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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 March 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 3/244:00 pmEBL - IST
Nonstop2h 45mUR Airlines
Mon 3/3110:00 pmIST - EBL
Nonstop2h 30mUR Airlines
Deal found 3/21$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 3/2411:15 amEBL - IST
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/3110:00 pmIST - EBL
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$281
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/123:45 amEBL - IST
2 stops41h 45mAegean Airlines
Tue 8/263:50 pmIST - EBL
1 stop11h 05mAegean Airlines
Deal found 3/20$292
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/35:40 amEBL - IST
Nonstop2h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/79:10 pmIST - EBL
Nonstop2h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/20$333
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/182:05 amEBL - IST
1 stop19h 25mRoyal Jordanian
Sat 4/269:40 pmIST - EBL
1 stop5h 25mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 3/20$350
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/14:00 pmEBL - IST
2 stops29h 20mLufthansa
Thu 5/85:55 pmIST - EBL
2 stops21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 3/20$538
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Air Arabia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/31:55 pmEBL - IST
1 stop23h 25mAir Arabia
Sun 8/106:00 pmIST - EBL
1 stop17h 30mAir Arabia
Deal found 3/21$565
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/17:00 amEBL - IST
1 stop10h 35mEgyptair
Sat 4/194:30 amIST - EBL
1 stop25h 30mEgyptair
Deal found 3/21$576

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 March 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Erbil to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Erbil

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Tue 8/12

3:45 am-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 8/26

3:50 pm-2:55 am

1 stop11h 05m

$292

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Thu 4/3

11:05 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 4/10

9:45 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$305

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Thu 4/3

6:00 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 4/10

9:45 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$306

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Sat 5/3

5:40 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 5/6

2:10 am-4:45 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$333

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Fri 4/18

2:05 am-9:30 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Istanbul

Sat 4/26

9:40 pm-3:05 am

1 stop5h 25m

$350

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Thu 5/1

4:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 5/8

5:55 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$538

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Sun 8/3

1:55 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Istanbul

Sun 8/10

6:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

$565

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Tue 4/1

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Istanbul

Sat 4/19

4:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop25h 30m

$576

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Sat 4/19

12:40 pm-7:55 am

2 stops43h 15m

Istanbul

Sat 4/26

9:20 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$667

ErbilIstanbul

EBL - IST

EBLIST

Erbil Intl

Mon 4/21

9:05 am-7:00 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$150

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Erbil-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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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 March 14, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Erbil to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 March 21, 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

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 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 March 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines, Air Arabia and Qatar Airways 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.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,741 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Royal Jordanian
6.9
Okay
371 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
726 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

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 2 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.

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

    Currently priced at $292, Aegean Airlines will fly you from Erbil to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Aegean Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from UR Airlines and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $306 and $333, respectively.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Aegean Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $155. Users have also found prices from $189 and $197 on UR Airlines and Turkish 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 (91%), Iraqi Airways (50%) and UR Airlines (0%).

  • 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 $1,920, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $203. The most popular route (Erbil Intl - Istanbul), is priced around $184.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Erbil to Istanbul Airport (average of $923). Flying from Erbil to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,423). 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AnadoluJetCheapest$100Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
UR AirlinesCheapest$118Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$122Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AjetCheapest$131Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$257Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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