How to find cheap flights to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
$954 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Sulaymaniyah International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to ISU, the lowest fare is $593.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Sulaymaniyah, where Sulaymaniyah International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to secure an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
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Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Best time to go to Sulaymaniyah
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Sulaymaniyah is typically May.
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ISU.
February is the most popular month for flights to ISU. It's an ideal time to see Sulaymaniyah at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Book your plane tickets to Sulaymaniyah then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. July is the warmest time of year in Sulaymaniyah, with averages of between 70ºF and 106ºF.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 30ºF to 54ºF.
June is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. This is the driest month in Sulaymaniyah.
February brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around nine days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Sulaymaniyah in a single hop. Take a direct flight to Sulaymaniyah International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
If you want to jet away with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your ISU plane ticket with flydubai. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
ISU is located in the UTC+3 timezone.
Get some rest shortly after your flight to ISU at Grand Millennium Sulaimani. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Sulaymaniyah International Airport, you're likely to arrive as planned. ISU has a solid track record for punctuality, with up to 84% of departing flights landing as planned.
Getting to central Sulaymaniyah from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
ISU is about 9 miles from central Sulaymaniyah.
You'll get to the center in around 25 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to ISU.
Expect the ride to take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Sulaymaniyah has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Sulaymaniyah highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Sulaymaniyah:
Kurd's Heritage Museum: Located around 0.3 miles east of the city center, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Amna Suraka: Take on this landmark next. Around 3 miles east of the city center, it's also worth a visit to get the full Sulaymaniyah experience.
How to get to Kirkuk from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
On your way to the nearby city of Kirkuk? It's about 65 miles from ISU. Give yourself around 1 hour 40 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) to Sūrkat al ‘Ulyā
Sūrkat al ‘Ulyā is another city that you can easily reach from Sulaymaniyah International Airport. It's about 6 miles away.
Explore more of Iraq
There's loads more to see and do in Iraq, starting with Baghdad. Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet are must-visits in this city, which is about 160 miles south of Sulaymaniyah. Baghdad International Airport (BGW) is the major airport in Baghdad.
Mosul could easily become your new favorite place in Iraq. You'll find it roughly 130 miles northwest of Sulaymaniyah. Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah) stand out as highlights.
Or set out for Erbil, roughly 85 miles northwest of Sulaymaniyah. Jalil Khayat Mosque, Saint George Church and Citadel of Arbil are just the start of the reasons to visit. The most convenient way to get here is by flying into Erbil International Airport (EBL).
