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

Direct flights are often convenient, saving time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be significantly cheaper, offering a trade-off between cost and travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on Manchester to Erbil flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or even the time of day you choose to fly. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in notable savings.

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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2026-11-17 – 2026-12-11
MAN - Erbil
77% AI deal score
£320
£272
Round trip
2026-11-17 – 2026-12-08
MAN - Erbil
77% AI deal score
£321
£272
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2026-11-10 – 2026-12-08
MAN - Erbil
77% AI deal score
£321
£273
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2026-11-28 – 2026-12-08
MAN - Erbil
83% AI deal score
£343
£274
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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-25
MAN - Erbil
77% AI deal score
£347
£285
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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-24
MAN - Erbil
78% AI deal score
£337
£285
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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-24
MAN - Erbil
76% AI deal score
£334
£289
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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-25
MAN - Erbil
74% AI deal score
£330
£289
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2026-11-02 – 2026-11-24
MAN - Erbil
79% AI deal score
£353
£291
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2026-12-04 – 2026-12-12
MAN - Erbil
87% AI deal score
£464
£291
Round trip

Manchester to Erbil: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Erbil

Right now, only 1% of recent fares from Manchester to Erbil are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $671–$829, with a median of $781. Currently, prices are significantly below the typical level, indicating a potential opportunity for savings, though new deals for this route are infrequent.

When considering cheap flights from Manchester to Erbil, the data indicates that October is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $758. Following closely, September and August also offer competitive prices, both with a median fare of $792.

A typical journey from Manchester to Erbil takes approximately 10h 35m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2.

Flights from Manchester to Erbil cover a distance of 4022 km, categorizing this as a long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Erbil

Regular price: £297 - £696

Prices for flights from Manchester to Erbil are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 297 GBP and 696 GBP. The current lowest deal is 285 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 16-Nov 25.

now £285

Low £297

High £696

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Erbil

The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Erbil is July, with a median price of $471. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $798. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

July

Cheapest

Flights from £471

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £798

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Erbil

Pegasus Airlines

Valuair

Ryanair

Jet2.com

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Erbil

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Jet2.com

£353

£291

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Jet2.com

£353

£298

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

easyJet UK

£362

£305

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Ryanair

£403

£309

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Jet2.com

£353

£311

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Ryanair

£361

£321

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 10 - Dec 11

£505 → £331

34%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

£505 → £332

34%

13 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 21

£442 → £270

39%

14 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 22

£442 → £271

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Erbil

Manchester - Erbil route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Erbil are below the typical level, with deals around $285.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Erbil, with a median price of $758.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 10h 35m

Connecting flights from Manchester to Erbil typically take 10 hours and 35 minutes, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available on this route; all flights include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers deals

Ryanair has recently offered deals on connecting flights from Manchester to Erbil.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare

Deals on flights from Manchester to Erbil are rare, appearing infrequently.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a good option for flights to Erbil, with competitive pricing available.

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

💸 Flights from ~£222

Erbil main airports to arrive at

Erbil International (EBL)

Cheapest

Erbil International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Erbil.

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

💸 Flights from ~£222

Airports nearby Erbil used as alternative

Sulaimaniyah International (ISU)

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

📍 ~170 km from Erbil (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£292

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Erbil

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Best Elite deals to Erbil

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From MAN

Elite

Nov 18

Erbil, Iraq

77% AI deal score

$1,976

$1,743

Save $233

Egyptair

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 10

Erbil, Iraq

76% AI deal score

$1,912

$1,743

Save $169

Egyptair

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 03

Erbil, Iraq

75% AI deal score

$1,981

$1,871

Save $110

Egyptair

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 20

Erbil, Iraq

74% AI deal score

$1,920

$1,911

Save $9

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 19

Erbil, Iraq

74% AI deal score

$1,918

$1,911

Save $7

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Apr 16

Erbil, Iraq

74% AI deal score

$2,048

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 16

Erbil, Iraq

74% AI deal score

$2,146

Lufthansa, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 28

Erbil, Iraq

74% AI deal score

$2,321

$2,280

Save $41

Egyptair

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 19

Erbil, Iraq

73% AI deal score

$1,986

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 20

Erbil, Iraq

73% AI deal score

$1,988

$1,987

Save $1

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 20

Erbil, Iraq

73% AI deal score

$2,036

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 19

Erbil, Iraq

73% AI deal score

$2,036

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

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, often several months ahead, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify an opportune moment. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover alternative flight options or better prices. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience when considering this option.

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Manchester to Erbil: Overview

Insights for flights from Manchester to Erbil

Flights from Manchester to Erbil cover a distance of 4022 km, categorizing this as a long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Manchester to Erbil

Regular price: £297 - £696

Prices for flights from Manchester to Erbil are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 297 GBP and 696 GBP. The current lowest deal is 285 GBP with Ryanair, for travel from Nov 16-Nov 25.

now £285

Low £297

High £696

The cheapest time to fly from Manchester to Erbil

July

Cheapest

Flights from £471

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £798

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Manchester to Erbil

Pegasus Airlines

Valuair

Ryanair

Jet2.com

Last-minute flights going from Manchester to Erbil

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Jet2.com

£353

£291

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Jet2.com

£353

£298

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

easyJet UK

£362

£305

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Ryanair

£403

£309

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Jet2.com

£353

£311

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAN - Erbil

Manchester (MAN) - Erbil (EBL)

Ryanair

£361

£321

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 10 - Dec 11

£505 → £331

34%

2 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 3

£505 → £332

34%

13 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 21

£442 → £270

39%

14 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 22

£442 → £271

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Manchester to Erbil

Manchester - Erbil route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Manchester to Erbil are below the typical level, with deals around $285.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Erbil, with a median price of $758.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 10h 35m

Connecting flights from Manchester to Erbil typically take 10 hours and 35 minutes, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available on this route; all flights include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ryanair offers deals

Ryanair has recently offered deals on connecting flights from Manchester to Erbil.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare

Deals on flights from Manchester to Erbil are rare, appearing infrequently.

Manchester main airports to depart from

Manchester (MAN)

Cheapest

Manchester Airport is a good option for flights to Erbil, with competitive pricing available.

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

💸 Flights from ~£222

Erbil main airports to arrive at

Erbil International (EBL)

Cheapest

Erbil International Airport is a good choice for direct access to Erbil.

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

💸 Flights from ~£222

Airports nearby Erbil used as alternative

Sulaimaniyah International (ISU)

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

Erbil, Iraq

74% AI deal score

$2,048

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 16

Erbil, Iraq

74% AI deal score

$2,146

Lufthansa, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Oct 28

Erbil, Iraq

74% AI deal score

$2,321

$2,280

Save $41

Egyptair

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 19

Erbil, Iraq

73% AI deal score

$1,986

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 20

Erbil, Iraq

73% AI deal score

$1,988

$1,987

Save $1

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 20

Erbil, Iraq

73% AI deal score

$2,036

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From MAN

Elite

Nov 19

Erbil, Iraq

73% AI deal score

$2,036

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

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 below the typical level

October is historically cheapest

Connecting flights take 10h 35m

Connecting flights only

Ryanair offers deals

Deals are rare

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

Nov 18

Nov 10

Nov 03

Nov 20

Nov 19

Apr 16

Nov 16

Oct 28

Nov 19

Nov 20

Nov 20

Nov 19

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 below the typical level

October is historically cheapest

Connecting flights take 10h 35m

Connecting flights only

Ryanair offers deals

Deals are rare

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

Nov 18

Nov 10

Nov 03

Nov 20

Nov 19

Apr 16

Nov 16

Oct 28

Nov 19

Nov 20

Nov 20

Nov 19

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?