Route Network
Arbil Erbil Airport connects 22 destinations worldwide, with Istanbul standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Amsterdam, and the shortest flight is to Baghdad.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Arbil Erbil Airport is served by 16 airlines, with UR Airlines in the lead at 21% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 55% of routes. 11 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 16 airlines operate international routes, compared with one airline serving domestic routes. UR Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Amsterdam with a flight time of 5 hrs 35 mins.
Arbil Erbil Airport provides direct service to 14 countries across three continents. The route network is 9% domestic and 91% international. Türkiye is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #621 - Total destinations
- #944 - Domestic destinations
- #318 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #662 - Total flights
- #935 - Domestic flights
- #341 - International flights
- #773 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #568 - Total distance flown
- #351 - Distance per flight
- #647 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,801 ft 4,816 m 15,801 ft · 4,816 m | 246 ft 75 m 246 ft · 75 m | Concrete | |
| 15,801 ft 4,816 m 15,801 ft · 4,816 m | 246 ft 75 m 246 ft · 75 m | Concrete | |
| 9,216 ft 2,809 m 9,216 ft · 2,809 m | 98 ft 30 m 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,216 ft 2,809 m 9,216 ft · 2,809 m | 98 ft 30 m 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | |
| 4,085 ft 1,245 m 4,085 ft · 1,245 m | 105 ft 32 m 105 ft · 32 m | Closed | |
| 4,085 ft 1,245 m 4,085 ft · 1,245 m | 105 ft 32 m 105 ft · 32 m | Closed |
Runway Length
Runways at Arbil Erbil Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.