Major city · Iraq
Sulemaniaسولێمانی
Spend 2 days in Sulemania to see the bazaar, Grand Mosque, museums and a park; then head to Erbil or Baghdad.
Sulemania is the cultural hub of Iraqi Kurdistan with a historic bazaar, several museums and a large park. Most attractions are within a 15‑minute walk, so a short stay covers the highlights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IQD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check)
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainier) (check)
- Airport
- ISU
- Nights
- 2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sulemania104 ▾
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 Sulemania, 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
- SafetySulemania is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of security checks at transport hubs and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
- Emergency numbers104 police · 115 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportISU Sulaymaniyah International Airport (Domestic flights and limited international routes; taxi or bus to city centre (≈30 min).).
- Getting aroundWalking covers most sights; shared taxis connect to Erbil (≈2 h) and Baghdad (≈6 h).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (instant, 200 g)IQD 2,000–3,000
- Museum or sight ticketChavy Land entryrides extraIQD 3,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personIQD 15,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomIQD 90,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomIQD 130,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IQD 30,000 · Mid IQD 50,000 · High IQD 80,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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 (Domestic flights and limited international routes; taxi or bus to city centre (≈30 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Aug
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Sep
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sulemania: 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
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Jul
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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
Walking covers most sights; shared taxis connect to Erbil (≈2 h) and Baghdad (≈6 h). Small bus from airport to city centre.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Erbil
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Shared taxi, 2–3 h on paved road
Check taxi price (≈15,000 IQD).
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.
Ramada Hotel Sulaymaniyah Salim Street
Central location, good for short stays.
Sulaymani Palace Hotel
Higher price (≈100 USD) but best local option.
Titanic Hotel
4‑star with pool and bar; near Chavy Land.
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
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 2 nights × IQD 90,000 | IQD 180,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × IQD 50,000 | IQD 100,000 |
| Airport‑to‑city bus1 × IQD 2,500 · check | IQD 2,500 |
| Shared taxi Erbil (round trip)1 × IQD 15,000 · check | IQD 15,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IQD 29,800 |
| Trip total≈ IQD 163,700 per person per day, bed included | IQD 327,300 |
2026 estimate in IQD; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (instant, 200 g) | IQD 2,000–3,000 |
| Tea (glass) | IQD 500–800 |
| Meal at local restaurant | IQD 5,000–8,000 |
| Chavy Land entryrides extra | IQD 3,000 |
| Taxi from airport to centre | IQD 2,500–3,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security checks at the airport; only approved taxis allowed.
- Check opening hours of museums; some may close on Fridays.
- Road conditions can vary; prefer shared taxi on main highway.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 104
- Fire and ambulance
- 115
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Sulemaniaسولێمانی
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My bed tonight
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بۆ ئەم ناونیشانە، تکایەTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police104
- Fire and ambulance115
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Erbil; other nations use the embassy in Baghdad.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (bus): about IQD 2,500 (check)
- Shared taxi Erbil round trip: ≈IQD 15,000 per person (check)
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bexşîd)
- سوپاس — Thank you (supas)
- قیمت چەندە؟ — How much is it? (qîmet çende?)
- توێڵەکە لە کوێیە؟ — Where is the bathroom? (tuwêlêka le kûyê?)
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 Sulemania. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check) · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainier) (check)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑city‑center transport (bus or approved taxi).
- Walking routes linking bazaar, museum and park.
- Shared‑taxi network to Erbil and Baghdad.
Sources
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