Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU): what you need to know
Sulaymaniyah is three hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LHR to ISU flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and ISU:
Queen Alia International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight is $1,108. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,271. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to ISU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Consider checking in to Grand Millennium Sulaimani after arriving from your London Heathrow Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight. It's not too far from ISU and a comfortable option if you're eager to freshen up right away.
Go beyond Sulaymaniyah and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Sulaimaniyah International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Sulaimaniyah International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) to central Sulaymaniyah
Sulaimaniyah International Airport to the centre of Sulaymaniyah has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sulaymaniyah in March.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Sulaymaniyah, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to ISU in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sulaymaniyah. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Mosul is another well-known destination in Iraq and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Sulaymaniyah. No trip is complete without visiting Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.