Snapshot
Iraq at a glance
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Population
- 46,118,793
- Area
- 438,317 km²
- Calling code
- +964
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
- View mobility score and coverage
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A place to start
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Erbil
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Erbil. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
8 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Khalidiya Khanqah Mosque and Tekke is one option for your time in Erbil. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Ankawa is one option for your time in Erbil. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Jalil Khayat Mosque is one option for your time in Erbil. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Erbil Civilization Museum is one option for your time in Erbil. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Syriac Heritage Museum is one option for your time in Erbil. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Erbil Stones and Gems Museum is one option for your time in Erbil. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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E1 Tower is one option for your time in Erbil. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Turkmen Culture House is one option for your time in Erbil. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
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Arrive with a little context
7.5 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Erbil. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
EBL airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 7.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 85.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Jalal Talabani International Airport | ISU | 137.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 326.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 468.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Basra International Airport | BSR | 713.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Arbil · ORER
15748 × 246 ft
ConcreteKirkuk · ORKK
9809 × 148 ft
CON8535 × 160 ft
ASPSulaymaniyah · ORSU
11481 × 148 ft
CONBaghdad · ORBI
13124 × 197 ft
CON10830 × 148 ft
CONNajaf · ORNI
9842 × 148 ft
ASPBasra · ORMM
13124 × 148 ft
CONTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Erbil. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 8 ideas for Erbil — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Khalidiya Khanqah Mosque and Tekke is one option for your time in Erbil. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Ankawa is one option for your time in Erbil. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Jalil Khayat Mosque is one option for your time in Erbil. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Erbil Civilization Museum is one option for your time in Erbil. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Syriac Heritage Museum is one option for your time in Erbil. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Erbil Stones and Gems Museum is one option for your time in Erbil. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

E1 Tower is one option for your time in Erbil. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Turkmen Culture House is one option for your time in Erbil. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
Your travel toolkit
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Check routeOpen a pre-filled converter for trip money planning.
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MonthlyCheck plug type, voltage and frequency before packing devices.
PlugSee country-level tap water guidance for travellers.
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