Flying from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU): What you need to know
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is Dubai's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 45 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport flight.
Sulaymaniyah is one hour behind Dubai. Sulaymaniyah International Airport is located in Sulaymaniyah, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services each week. You can travel from DXB to ISU on Iraqi Airways's 2:10am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Dubai to ISU.
Flying over a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport (DXB) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) operate out of this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport with flydubai. This leading airline offers services from DXB.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with flydubai between DXB and ISU.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Iraqi Airways.
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Dubai International Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to ISU flight:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
About Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Consider checking in to Grand Millennium Sulaimani after your flight from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport. It's a quick drive from ISU and a good option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) to central Sulaymaniyah
Central Sulaymaniyah is around 14 kilometres from Sulaymaniyah International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport is $384. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,002. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dubai to ISU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Dubai to ISU.
Lock in a cheap flight from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
February is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU). Plan your visit to Sulaymaniyah in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Sulaymaniyah is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 41ºC. Book your Dubai to ISU plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 12ºC.
More about Sulaymaniyah
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sulaymaniyah right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Sulaymaniyah International Airport:
Your trip to Sulaymaniyah should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Kurd's Heritage Museum, Azmar Mountain and Amna Suraka.
Explore more of Iraq
You've seen Sulaymaniyah, now it's time to discover more of Iraq. Journey about 257 kilometres south to Baghdad to check off its popular sights. From Al-Kadhimiya Mosque to Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Iraq, consider Mosul, roughly 209 kilometres northwest of Sulaymaniyah. Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah) are the start of reasons to visit.
