About Fly Erbil
Flying from Kurdistan to the Middle East and Europe since 2015.
An airline, from Erbil
Fly Erbil was established in 2015, licensed to carry out passenger transport on scheduled flights, locally and internationally.
Fly Erbil began to operate locally and internationally scheduled flights in 2015 with the goal of offering passengers international standards of quality and comfort on board. Our level of service is unsurpassed and we pursue safety as our highest priority.
We are striving to become the greatest airline in the region, making intensive efforts for sustainable growth. Fly Erbil flies to more than 20 destinations in different countries, operating scheduled flights within the Middle East and Europe.
To be the leading low-cost airline in our region, through our innovative and responsible approach, delivering the best service to our customers with a reliable and enjoyable travel experience.
We believe that everybody has the right to fly, and our main goal is to make Erbil the best station between the Middle East and Europe, to become the most preferable airline in Iraq.
“We believe that everybody has the right to fly.”
Our vision
Why Fly Erbil
- Experienced crew
- Our experienced cabin and maintenance crew ensure maximum flight safety and security, and aim to make Fly Erbil Kurdistan's most on-time airline.
- Low pricing policy
- We operate an affordable, flexible pricing policy prioritizing quality and satisfaction, to be the preferred airline in Kurdistan.
- Booking system and app
- We provide a smart online system and mobile app with a user-friendly interface for seamless, fast flight searching and booking.
Lawand Mamondy
Chief Executive Officer, Fly Erbil
Dear passengers, Fly Erbil was established in 2015, and since 2018 we have had weekly flights to the Caucasus, MENA and European countries.
Read the full letterShow less
Economically, Fly Erbil went through rough times during the Covid pandemic, like all other airlines. However, we took this as an opportunity to analyse everything that we needed to change in order to give our passengers a better time when they are with us.
In the years ahead, we would like to assure you that Fly Erbil will continue to add destinations and increase its fleet, to have more flights per week and to make sure your demands are met. Additionally, we have built the Fly Erbil application. It helps our customers see their flight status, and they can also book their tickets through the application alongside many more services. Overall, we want to leave a better impression on our customers.
At Fly Erbil, our cabin crew members are all Kurds. They have been given cabin crew training courses to make sure they give our customers, who are majority Iraqi Kurds, a better experience when flying with Fly Erbil.
I would like to thank Fly Erbil's staff and partners, who work unconditionally to make sure that, as an airline and as a family, we stay at the top in this sector.
Our journey
- 2015
Fly Erbil is established
Licensed for scheduled passenger flights, locally and internationally, the airline begins operating.
- 2018
Weekly flights across three regions
Scheduled weekly service to the Caucasus, the Middle East and North Africa, and Europe.
- 28 Feb 2026
Regional airspace closes
Due to the situation in the region and the closure of Iraqi airspace, all flights are cancelled until further notice. Read more →
- March 2026
Flexible options for passengers
Free rebooking, one free date change and voucher refunds are offered for all affected tickets. Read more →
- 8 Apr 2026
Airspace reopens
Fly Erbil announces the reopening of the airspace of Iraq and the region and prepares to resume flights. Read more →
- 7 – 8 Jun 2026
A 72-hour suspension, then resumption
Following a decision by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, flights pause for 72 hours. On 8 June all flights resume on the regular daily schedule. Read more →
- 20 Oct 2026
Air Operator Certificate received
In Baghdad, the CEO receives the Air Operator Certificate from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, recognising Fly Erbil as a certified Iraqi air carrier. Read more →