Erbil to Batman flights
Batman lies 317 km (197 mi) north-west of Erbil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 9 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 | Batman | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Turkey |
| Population | 1.6 million | 452,157 |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | 574 m (1,883 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 8 km out | BAL, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Batman
Crossing from Iraq into Turkey: money changes from the Dinar to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Batman
Batman is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Batman Airport (BAL), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Diyarbakır Airport (DIY, 82 km), Mardin Airport (MQM, 86 km), Qamishli International Airport (KAC, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batman Airport (regional) | BAL | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,822 ft |
| Diyarbakır Airport (regional) | DIY | 82 km (51 mi) | 11,644 ft | 2,251 ft |
| Mardin Airport (regional) | MQM | 86 km (53 mi) | 8,204 ft | 1,729 ft |
| Qamishli International Airport (regional) | KAC | 97 km (60 mi) | 11,860 ft | 1,480 ft |
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Staying in Batman
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Batman. Of the 7 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 104 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Batman
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Common questions
How far is Batman from Erbil?
317 km (197 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Erbil.
How long does it take to get from Erbil to Batman by air?
About 1 h 9 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 Batman?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Erbil to Batman flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Batman Airport (BAL); Batman also has DIY, MQM, KAC.
What currency do I need in Batman?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Batman?
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Batman, bookable on this site.
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.