Flights to Erbil
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Erbil is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kirkuk International Airport (KIK, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 8 km (5 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,809 ft | 1,061 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 15,748 ft, EBL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,341 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
Book a flight to Erbil
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Routes to and from Erbil
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,412 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Erbil to Cairo | Egypt | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Erbil to Baghdad | Iraq | 319 km (198 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Erbil to Tehran | Iran | 669 km (416 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Erbil to Alexandria | Egypt | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Erbil to Giza | Egypt | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Erbil to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Erbil to Ankara | Turkey | 1,060 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Erbil to Bursa | Turkey | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Erbil to Baku | Azerbaijan | 693 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Erbil to Mashhad | Iran | 1,397 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Erbil to Gaziantep | Turkey | 599 km (372 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Erbil to Aleppo | Syria | 614 km (382 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Erbil to Beirut | Lebanon | 815 km (507 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Erbil to Diyarbakır | Turkey | 387 km (241 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Erbil to Adana | Turkey | 780 km (485 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Erbil to Damascus | Syria | 764 km (475 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Erbil to Isfahan | Iran | 805 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Erbil to Kayseri | Turkey | 803 km (499 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Erbil to Karaj | Iran | 629 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Erbil to Konya | Turkey | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Erbil to Tabriz | Iran | 292 km (181 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Erbil to Shanghai | China | 6,990 km (4,344 mi) | about 9 h 43 min |
| Erbil to Chongqing | China | 5,788 km (3,597 mi) | about 8 h 10 min |
| Erbil to Chengdu | China | 5,519 km (3,429 mi) | about 7 h 50 min |
| Erbil to Beijing | China | 6,173 km (3,836 mi) | about 8 h 40 min |
| Erbil to Guangzhou | China | 6,709 km (4,169 mi) | about 9 h 21 min |
| Erbil to Shenzhen | China | 6,813 km (4,234 mi) | about 9 h 29 min |
| Erbil to Tianjin | China | 6,267 km (3,894 mi) | about 8 h 47 min |
| Erbil to Wuhan | China | 6,410 km (3,983 mi) | about 8 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Erbil?
Erbil International Airport (EBL) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, KIK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is EBL from Erbil city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Erbil on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.