Sulaymaniyah to Dubai (ISU–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ISU–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. flydubai and Iraqi Airways lead the route. The flight covers 930 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZ flydubai | 3 | 73H | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| IA Iraqi Airways | 2 | 737 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Sulaymaniyah
| Metric | ISU→DXB | EBL→DXB | BGW→DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ISU | – | 90 mi | 170 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 10 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 30m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
ISU: +03 · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Sulaymaniyah, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
ISU–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ISU to DXB
Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai and Iraqi Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ISU to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ISU to DXB ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 930 miles (1,496 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Arbil (EBL) and Baghdad (BGW).