Travelling from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Dubai. Explore your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when organising your flight from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU).
2 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight.
Sulaimaniyah International Airport is located in Sulaymaniyah. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is one hour behind Dubai.
Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) is the busiest route, with 8 direct services every week. You can get from DXB to ISU on Iraqi Airways's 2:10am flight.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dubai to ISU, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can hop on a direct flight from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) departing from Dubai Airport (DXB).
You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport with Iraqi Airways. This well-known airline operates departures from DXB.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Iraqi Airways between DXB and ISU.
flydubai takes the top spot for on-time performance. A reliable 84.62% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving Dubai Airport, 74.31% touch down on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can reach DWC from central Dubai in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to ISU flight:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Get off your flight from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfortable option a short journey from ISU, check out Grand Millennium Sulaimani.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport is ₹ 28,449. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 54,039. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to ISU. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU). July is the busiest month to visit Sulaymaniyah. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
The warmest month in Sulaymaniyah is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 41ºC. Book your Dubai to ISU flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 12ºC.
More about Sulaymaniyah
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Sulaimaniyah International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sulaymaniyah:
Your Sulaymaniyah trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you can't miss include Kurd's Heritage Museum, Azmar Mountain and Aween Park پارکی ئەوین.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sulaymaniyah. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Around 209 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).
