Major city
Erbilهەولێر
Check your own government's travel advice before planning Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region.
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Erbil is the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and one of the country's largest cities. Its citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the city has a bazaar and a growing modern centre. It has its own international airport and visa arrangements.
At a glance
- Known for
- Erbil Citadel · Qaysari Bazaar · Sami Abdulrahman Park · Kurdish food
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (extreme heat)
- Nights
- 2
- Airports
- EBL Erbil International (Check the operator for flights and transfers.)
Where to sleep
Near the citadel
Central; bazaar and sights on foot.
Getting around
Taxis and arranged cars.
Watch out
- Check your own government's travel advice before you go; conditions can change quickly.
- Entry rules for the Kurdistan Region differ from the rest of Iraq; check before you go.
- Summer temperatures are extreme.
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Erbil. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
Sources
Sources
- Wikivoyage — Erbil (secondary)