Erbil to Marāgheh flights
Marāgheh lies 239 km (149 mi) north-east of Erbil, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Erbil | Marāgheh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iran |
| Population | 1.6 million | 262,604 |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | 1,455 m (4,774 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 8 km out | TBZ, 82 km out |
Clocks in Marāgheh are 30 min ahead of Erbil right now, so a 1 h 3 min journey lands 1 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Marāgheh
Crossing from Iraq into Iran: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Erbil
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).
Arriving in Marāgheh
Marāgheh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, whose 11,825-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabriz International Airport | TBZ | 82 km (51 mi) | 11,825 ft | 4,459 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Marāgheh from Erbil?
239 km (149 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Erbil.
How long does it take to get from Erbil to Marāgheh by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Erbil and Marāgheh?
Marāgheh is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Baghdad).
Which airports are used for Erbil to Marāgheh flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Tabriz International Airport (TBZ).
What currency do I need in Marāgheh?
The Rial (IRR).
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.