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Flights between Arbil (EBL) and Ankara (ESB)

Erbil International Airport, Iraq ↔ Esenboğa International Airport, Turkey

A direct route between Arbil and Ankara appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 8 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Pegasus (PC)
Distance
1,051 km
653 miles
Est. flight time
1h 49m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Iraq

Jan
9°
14/4
70mm
Feb
11°
17/5
60mm
Mar
16°
22/9
60mm
Apr
22°
29/15
35mm
May
28°
36/20
10mm
Jun
33°
41/25
0mm
Jul
36°
44/28
0mm
Aug
35°
43/27
0mm
Sep
30°
38/22
0mm
Oct
23°
31/15
10mm
Nov
15°
21/9
35mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Iraq: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Arbil from Ankara?

Arbil (EBL) and Ankara (ESB) are around 1,051 km (653 miles) apart — an estimated 1h 49m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the EBL–ESB route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Pegasus. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Arbil and Ankara?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Turkey?

Across Turkey, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 31°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Iraq and Turkey?

The UK FCDO currently rates Iraq as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Turkey as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.