Traveling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU): what you need to know
Sulaymaniyah is three hours ahead of Manchester and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your MAN to ISU flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAN and ISU:
Queen Alia International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
$155 is the lowest price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight. Return flights start from $280. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAN to ISU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Manchester Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MAN to ISU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights taking off from Manchester Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MAN:
Arriving at Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Once your Manchester Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight has arrived, unwind at a hotel close by. Grand Millennium Sulaimani is a comfortable option within easy reach of ISU.
Venture beyond Sulaymaniyah and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Sulaimaniyah International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase the odds of scoring a great deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Sulaimaniyah International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) to central Sulaymaniyah
From Sulaimaniyah International Airport, Sulaymaniyah is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Sulaymaniyah. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sulaymaniyah is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to ISU around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sulaymaniyah. Around 274 kilometers away to the south, check out popular attractions including Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 225 kilometers north-west of Sulaymaniyah, Mosul is another favorite stop in Iraq. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.