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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $695. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$406 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Erbil on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $406, select.

Istanbul.$450 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Erbil on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $450, select.

Istanbul.$453 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Erbil on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $453, select.

Istanbul.$535 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Erbil on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $535, select.

Istanbul.$539 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Erbil on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.

Istanbul.$695 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $695, select.

Istanbul.$695 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Mon, 27 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $695, select.

Istanbul.$696 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $696, select.

Istanbul.$697 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.

Istanbul.$697 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.

Istanbul.$697 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.

Istanbul.$697 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.

Istanbul.$697 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.

Istanbul.$698 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $698, select.

Istanbul.$698 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $698, select.

Istanbul.$699 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Erbil on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $699, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Erbil to Istanbul

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Erbil to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$406
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	2 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	27

Finding cheap flights from Erbil to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Erbil to Istanbul?

The best price we found for a return flight from Erbil to Istanbul is $406. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Erbil to Istanbul?

2 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Erbil to Istanbul.

Which airlines fly direct from Erbil to Istanbul?

Turkish Airlines, UR airlines and Flexflight fly direct from Erbil to Istanbul.

How many flights are there a week from Erbil to Istanbul?

As of June 2026, there are 27 flights per week flying from Erbil to Istanbul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Erbil to Istanbul?

The cheapest month to fly from Erbil to Istanbul is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Erbil Airport to Istanbul with?

Currently, Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Erbil and Istanbul follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Every week, there are 25 Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, take the 01:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:00 with Hex'Air.
To ensure you catch your EBL to IST flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Istanbul (and then other corners of Türkiye (Turkey)) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between EBL and IST include:
- Antalya Airport
- Ankara Esenboga Airport
- Trabzon Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Istanbul Airport (IST)

Currently, $205 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $406. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from EBL to IST, book your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from EBL to IST is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport.

Handy information about Erbil Airport (EBL)

80% of flights leaving Erbil Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of EBL.
Central Erbil to Erbil Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EBL? If you've booked an early flight from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Follow your own route with a Istanbul Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and find adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Istanbul. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Erbil Airport to Istanbul Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EBL to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.