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Erbil: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Erbil, also called Hawler, is the capital and most populated city in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the capital of the Erbil Governorate.

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Now in the cityErbil+22°CClear night · sunrise 06:28 AMupdated 05:25 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map11
Exchange rateIQD 1,517.81per 1 $IQD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map11

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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
  • armed conflict
  • crime
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Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks , and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq . Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq due to the safety risks.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Erbil International Airport EBL7.5 km from the centre
Kirkuk International Airport KIK86 km from the centre
Jalal Talabani International Airport ISU137 km from the centre

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