Flying from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU): What you need to know
You can take your pick of multiple airports when organising a flight from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Sulaimaniyah International Airport is located in Sulaymaniyah. The city operates on the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to ISU, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to ISU leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Dubai Airport (DXB). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to ISU flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular connection point.
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Hop off your flight from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a convenient option that's not too far from ISU, check out Grand Millennium Sulaimani.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
At the moment, 92 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 172 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to ISU if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Cheap London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from London to ISU.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
July is when most people book flights from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU). Plan your visit to Sulaymaniyah in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Sulaymaniyah is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your London to ISU plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sulaymaniyah
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sulaymaniyah right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Sulaimaniyah International Airport:
Kurd's Heritage Museum and Azmar Mountain are just two of the top attractions to add to your Sulaymaniyah travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Aween Park پارکی ئەوین.
Explore more of Iraq
You've seen Sulaymaniyah, now it's time to discover other corners of Iraq. Journey about 257 kilometres south to Baghdad to tick off its popular sights. From Al-Kadhimiya Mosque to Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Iraq, consider Mosul, about 209 kilometres north-west of Sulaymaniyah. Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah) are highlights.
