Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport take 2 hours 25 minutes. Erbil and Istanbul share the same timezone (UTC+3), meaning you won't need to change your watch when you land.
Each week, there are 67 flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport. The earliest flight from SAW to EBL is at 00:15 and the last is at 23:45.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pegasus is your gateway to exploring Erbil (and maybe even some other great parts of Iraq!). Choose from the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAW and EBL are:
Trabzon Airport
Antalya Airport
Esenboga International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Iraq. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before organising your cheap ticket from SAW to EBL, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport is $146. The cheapest price for a return flight is $219. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from SAW to EBL, book your journey 2 months before your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport can be reached in about 57 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
After an easy way to start to your break? Stay near SAW. Whether you're on an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EBL if you're catching a late flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Erbil. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Erbil in April.
Lock in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you want to go to Erbil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from SAW to EBL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Erbil
After locking in your flights from SAW to EBL, you'll need to find a hotel in Erbil. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Erbil.
Complete your Erbil trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Erbil International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Erbil holiday.