Flying from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai one hour ahead of Sulaymaniyah.
Flights from ISU to DXB start from 11:30 — the earliest with Iraqi Airways. The last service of the day is at 21:30 with Iraqi Airways. Overall, there are five weekly Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Dubai Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ISU to DXB flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Dubai (and then exploring more of the United Arab Emirates!) is a snap with flydubai. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Dubai Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is flydubai.
Iraqi Airways is the most punctual carrier offering ISU to DXB flights. A reliable 81.25% of its departures on this route land on time.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Dubai Airport. Hamad International Airport is a popular stopover on the ISU to DXB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Dubai Airport flight is 238 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 431 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ISU to DXB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Dubai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
84% of flights departing from Sulaymaniyah International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of ISU.
To get to Sulaymaniyah International Airport from central Sulaymaniyah, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ISU:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Reserve a hotel near DXB if you're taking a late Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and see more of Dubai and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Dubai Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Dubai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ISU to DXB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United Arab Emirates, head for Abu Dhabi, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are the start of reasons to visit.
