Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Sulaymaniyah is one hour behind Dubai and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from five weekly Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport flights. The 02:10 departure with Iraqi Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Iraqi Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DXB to ISU flight.
Flying during a peak month like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Sulaymaniyah (and then discovering more of Iraq!) is a cinch with flydubai. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with flydubai on this route.
Iraqi Airways is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to ISU flights. A dependable 87.5% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport. Many passengers pass through Hamad International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
193 € is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport flight. Return flights start from 478 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DXB to ISU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from DXB to ISU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DXB:
Arriving at Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
If you're coming in on a late Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ISU:
Venture beyond Sulaymaniyah and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Sulaymaniyah International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Sulaymaniyah International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to your date of travel.
When to fly to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sulaymaniyah in March.
The warmest month in Sulaymaniyah is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DXB to ISU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Sulaymaniyah has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iraq just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres south of Sulaymaniyah, a trip to Baghdad will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Sulaymaniyah, Mosul is another favourite stop in Iraq. Experience major highlights starting with Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).
