Are direct flights from Manchester to Erbil always the best option?

Direct flights can offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers may sometimes be cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Manchester to Erbil flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often help you find more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same month. Tools that allow you to view prices across a range of dates can be very useful.

What extra costs should I check before booking Manchester to Erbil flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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To Erbil

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2026-10-05 – 2026-10-19
MAN - Erbil
85% AI deal score
£356
£257
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£357
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£356
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Manchester to Erbil: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Erbil

Right now, only 2% of recent fares for flights from Manchester to Erbil are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $770–$803, with a median of $787. Current fares are near the typical level, and new deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for finding cheap flights from Manchester to Erbil.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Erbil? Historically, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $228. Following January, February also offers lower prices, with a median of $531, and October presents another opportunity for savings, with a median fare of $639.

A typical journey from Manchester to Erbil takes approximately 11h 20m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. There are no direct flights from Manchester to Erbil, so all travel will involve at least one stop.

The distance between Manchester and Erbil is 4,022 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves longer flight times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Erbil

Regular price: £306 - £601

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Erbil is 306 GBP to 601 GBP. The current lowest deal is 273 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Sep 3 to Sep 24.

now £273

Low £306

High £601

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Erbil

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Erbil is February, with a median price of $490. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $799. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from £490

September

Most Expensive

Flights from £799

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Erbil

Ryanair

Pegasus Airlines

easyJet UK

SunExpress

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Erbil

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

SunExpress

£586

£445

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Corendon Airlines

£636

£448

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

SunExpress

£650

£480

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

SunExpress

£636

£432

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

SunExpress

£640

£448

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

SunExpress

£650

£504

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Erbil

21 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 20

£517 → £307

41%

28 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 27

£511 → £307

40%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

£634 → £430

32%

15 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 17

£506 → £312

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Erbil

Manchester - Erbil route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Erbil are near the typical level of $787.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Erbil, with a median price of $490.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 11h 20m

Connecting flights from Manchester to Erbil typically average 11h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers many deals

Ryanair has historically offered 30 deals on connecting flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals available

Deals on flights from Manchester to Erbil are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient option for flights to Erbil, offering a good balance of price and accessibility.

📍 ~14 km from Manchester city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£266

Erbil main airports to arrive at

Erbil International (EBL)

Cheapest

Erbil International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Manchester to Erbil.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£266

Airports nearby Erbil used as alternative

Sulaimaniyah International (ISU)

Sulaimaniyah International can be a useful alternative arrival airport due to its location within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

📍 ~135 km from Erbil (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£298

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Erbil

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Best Elite deals to Erbil

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From MAN

Elite

Dec 01

Erbil, Iraq

86% AI deal score

$2,622

$1,799

Save $823

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 14

Erbil, Iraq

81% AI deal score

$2,202

$1,638

Save $564

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 05

Erbil, Iraq

80% AI deal score

$2,091

$1,638

Save $453

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 07

Erbil, Iraq

80% AI deal score

$2,098

$1,638

Save $460

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 03

Erbil, Iraq

80% AI deal score

$2,068

$1,638

Save $430

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 10

Erbil, Iraq

80% AI deal score

$2,119

$1,638

Save $481

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 12

Erbil, Iraq

80% AI deal score

$2,151

$1,638

Save $513

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 05

Erbil, Iraq

80% AI deal score

$2,562

$1,939

Save $623

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Dec 01

Erbil, Iraq

80% AI deal score

$2,569

$1,939

Save $630

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 08

Erbil, Iraq

79% AI deal score

$2,121

$1,729

Save $392

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 01

Erbil, Iraq

79% AI deal score

$2,085

$1,729

Save $356

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 12

Erbil, Iraq

79% AI deal score

$2,239

$1,801

Save $438

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Erbil

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance can often lead to better prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you decide when to purchase your tickets. Weekday bookings might sometimes offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover alternative flight options or different pricing. While it may add to your travel time, it could potentially lead to savings. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.

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Manchester to Erbil: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Erbil

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Erbil

Regular price: £306 - £601

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Manchester to Erbil is 306 GBP to 601 GBP. The current lowest deal is 273 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Sep 3 to Sep 24.

now £273

Low £306

High £601

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Erbil

February

Cheapest

Flights from £490

September

Most Expensive

Flights from £799

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Erbil

Ryanair

Pegasus Airlines

easyJet UK

SunExpress

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Erbil

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

SunExpress

£586

£445

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Corendon Airlines

£636

£448

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

SunExpress

£650

£480

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

SunExpress

£636

£432

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

SunExpress

£640

£448

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

SunExpress

£650

£504

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Erbil

21 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 20

£517 → £307

41%

28 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 27

£511 → £307

40%

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

£634 → £430

32%

15 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 17

£506 → £312

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Erbil

Manchester - Erbil route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Erbil are near the typical level of $787.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Erbil, with a median price of $490.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 11h 20m

Connecting flights from Manchester to Erbil typically average 11h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers many deals

Ryanair has historically offered 30 deals on connecting flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Frequent deals available

Deals on flights from Manchester to Erbil are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a convenient option for flights to Erbil, offering a good balance of price and accessibility.

📍 ~14 km from Manchester city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£266

Erbil main airports to arrive at

Erbil International (EBL)

Cheapest

Erbil International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Manchester to Erbil.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£266

Airports nearby Erbil used as alternative

Sulaimaniyah International (ISU)

Sulaimaniyah International can be a useful alternative arrival airport due to its location within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Erbil, Iraq

79% AI deal score

$2,239

$1,801

Save $438

Aegean Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Erbil

Cheap Flights from Manchester to Erbil

Today’s best flight deals from Manchester to Erbil

Manchester to Erbil: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Erbil

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Erbil

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Erbil

Direct flights from Manchester to Erbil

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Erbil

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Erbil

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Erbil

Manchester - Erbil route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 11h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers many deals

Frequent deals available

Manchester main airports to depart from

Erbil main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Erbil used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Erbil

Best Elite deals to Erbil

Dec 01

Nov 14

Nov 05

Nov 07

Nov 03

Nov 10

Nov 12

Dec 05

Dec 01

Oct 08

Oct 01

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Erbil

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Erbil?

When should I book flights from Manchester to Erbil?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Manchester to Erbil?

Are direct flights from Manchester to Erbil always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Manchester to Erbil flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Manchester to Erbil flights?

Related routes

More routes from Manchester

Flights to Erbil from other cities

Manchester to Erbil: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Erbil

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Erbil

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Erbil

Direct flights from Manchester to Erbil

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Erbil

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Manchester to Erbil

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Erbil

Manchester - Erbil route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 11h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ryanair offers many deals

Frequent deals available

Manchester main airports to depart from

Erbil main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Erbil used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Erbil

Best Elite deals to Erbil

Dec 01

Nov 14

Nov 05

Nov 07

Nov 03

Nov 10

Nov 12

Dec 05

Dec 01

Oct 08

Oct 01

Nov 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Erbil

How can I find cheap flights from Manchester to Erbil?

When should I book flights from Manchester to Erbil?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Manchester to Erbil?