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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Erbil to Ankara Esenboga flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Erbil to Ankara Esenboga

Erbil to Ankara Esenboga: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Erbil to Ankara below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Ankara Esenboga.

Erbil to Ankara: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,522
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlinePegasus Airlines
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Erbil to Ankara Esenboga: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Erbil to Ankara Esenboga is R 3,677. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Erbil to Ankara Esenboga.
Pegasus Airlines flies direct from Erbil to Ankara Esenboga.
As of June 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Erbil to Ankara Esenboga.
The cheapest month to fly from Erbil to Ankara Esenboga is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Erbil Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport on Sunday, 10 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ankara Esenboga but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ankara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ankara Esenboga.

Flying from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.

  • Erbil and Ankara follow the same timezone, UTC+3.

  • There are five Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flights every week to choose from.

  • To ensure you catch your EBL to ESB flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Iraqi Airways offers direct flights from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Ankara — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Iraqi Airways on this route.

  • With a reliable 83.78% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus has the best on-time performance for EBL to ESB flights.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EBL and ESB:

    • Antalya Airport

    • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight is R 1,522. A return plane ticket right now is R 3,677. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from EBL to ESB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • November is the cheapest month for flights from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • Finding cheap flights from EBL to ESB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.

Handy information about Erbil International Airport (EBL)

  • 80.68% of flights departing from Erbil International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of EBL.

  • Central Erbil to Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Have an early flight from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to EBL:

Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)

Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara

  • Esenboga International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Ankara. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ankara. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EBL to ESB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.

  • If there's time to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, roughly 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are among the biggest draws.

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