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Introducing Erbil


It is also the largest city and the capital of the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Despite having been a critical city during times of war, today Erbil is the rising star of Iraq’s economy. Its position within a fertile river valley has helped Erbil in its reconstruction.

Erbil is known for:


History and Art

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES
Mosul (86 km)
Karkuk (85 km)
Sulaymaniyah (190 km)
CURRENCY
Iraqi dinar (IQD)

COUNTRY CODE
+964

ELECTRIC POWER
C, D, G

TIME ZONE
GMT +3

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE
€3.79

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)
€33.44

Average Temperature

January
9 °C
February
10,5 °C
March
13,5 °C
April
19 °C
May
25,5 °C
June
31 °C
July
35 °C
August
34,5 °C
September
30 °C
October
23 °C
November
15 °C
December
10 °C

Erbil airport information

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

There is no public transport from the airport to Erbil city center.

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TAXI:

The only way to get from the airport to the city center is by taxi. The average cost of a taxi from the airport to the city center is 20 US dollars.

Average taxi price: 20 US dollars.

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