Major city · Iraq
Halabja
Skip Halabja if Iraq travel advisories advise against it; otherwise a half‑day visit to the Martyrs' Monument and Gullan Park is enough, add a night only for a basic hotel stay.
Halabja is a small Kurdish city in northern Iraq, known for the Martyrs' Monument and nearby parks. It can be explored in a few hours, with overnight options limited to basic hotels.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IQD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov (check)
- avoid Jun–Aug (heat, check)
- Airports
- ISU · EBL
- Nights
- 0–1 (optional overnight stay)
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Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Iraq before a…
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Iraq ↗Check your own government travel advice for Iraq before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Iraq ↗Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region run separate entry rules; check both if relevant.
- Iraq ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Iraq before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Halabjaopen ▾
- Police104 (check)
- Fire115 (check)
- Ambulance122 (check)
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Halabja, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in dinars and US dollars covers almost everything: see Insurance & payments above.Iraq-wide
- SafetyFollow Iraq travel advisories; stay in daylight, keep valuables concealed, and avoid demonstrations.
- Emergency numberscheck104 (check) police · 115 (check) fire · 122 (check) ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckISU Sulaymaniyah International Airport (About 1–1.5 h by bus or taxi from Halabja (check)).
- Getting aroundBuses from Sulaymaniyah stop at the city garage; taxis are readily available.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ISU Sulaymaniyah International Airport (About 1–1.5 h by bus or taxi from Halabja (check)) · EBL Erbil International Airport (About 3 h by bus or shared taxi (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Halabja: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses from Sulaymaniyah stop at the city garage; taxis are readily available. Walkable distances between monument, park and centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sulaymaniyah
goDoor to door: ≈ 1.5 h
Bus from Halabja garage, about 1–1.5 h (check)
Cultural centre of Kurdish Iraq, museums and markets.
Erbil
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 3 h
Bus or shared taxi, about 3 h
Check security updates before travel.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local hotels near city centre
Basic rooms, often family‑run; book ahead if arriving late.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- IQD 30,000–45,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IQD 45,000–70,000 excl. bed
- High
- IQD 70,000+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Security situation follows national advice – check the Iraq travel warning.
- Bus fare to Halabja is about 3,500 IQD (check).
- Some sites have limited opening hours; verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 104 (check)
- Fire
- 115 (check)
- Ambulance
- 122 (check)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Halabja. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov (check) · avoid Jun–Aug (heat, check)
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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