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There are 2 ways to get from Erbil to Istanbul by plane or train

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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
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1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane EBL - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4h 3m
₺6,868–17,030
Fly to Istanbul
1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Istanbul (IST)plane EBL - IST
3h 56m
₺11,865–23,007

Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

34Weekly Planes

4h 4mAverage Duration

₺5,130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,422 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Istanbul, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and FlexFlight ApS fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day.

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Istanbul(opens in a new window), Türkiye(opens in a new window)

The Turkish city is a traveller’s dream. A visit to the world-famous Blue Mosque is a must, along with Topkapi Palace and church-turned-mosque-turned-museum Hagia Sophia. Transport yourself to ancient times in the Grand Bazaar, walk through the fascinating Basilica Cistern, wander down Istiklal Avenue in the heart of the city, and take a river cruise down the Bosphorus. Rejuvenate your body at a local hammam or Turkish bath, sip on some divine Turkish coffee and feast on delicious food and baklava, before checking out the city’s thriving nightlife scene.

Things to do in Istanbul

Mall of Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

The Mall of İstanbul (with a dotted capital I, the Turkish spelling of the word İstanbul; abbreviated form MOİ) is a mixed-use development in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, centered around one of Turkey's largest shopping malls with of gross leasable area.

Places to stay in Istanbul

Şar Pansiyon(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Alpinn Hotel Istanbul(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Yılsam Sultanahmet Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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