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Flights from Zurich to Erbil

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Erbil. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Istanbul, about 6h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 28m
ZRHEBLFRA

Zurich to Erbil at a glance

Fastest journey6h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Erbil

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZRH Frankfurt (FRA) EBL
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~6h 53m
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2
ZRH Istanbul (IST) EBL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 28m
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3
ZRH Berlin (BER) EBL
Leg 1: easyJet, Eurowings, SWISS · Leg 2: Eurowings, Iraqi Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 02m
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ZRH Dusseldorf (DUS) EBL
Leg 1: Eurowings, SWISS · Leg 2: Eurowings, Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 16m
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ZRH Athens (ATH) EBL
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 47m
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ZRH Amman (AMM) EBL
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~7h 15m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,157 km1,960 miles
Journey time
6h 28mestimate
Time difference
+2hErbil vs Zurich
Currency in Erbil
USD
Airports
ZRH → EBL

Flights from Zurich to Erbil: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Erbil?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Istanbul and Berlin. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Erbil?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,157 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Erbil?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Berlin (BER) and Dusseldorf (DUS). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Erbil?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Erbil: Erbil International Airport (EBL).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Erbil?
Erbil is 2 hours ahead of Zurich.

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