FlyErbil is an Iraqi airline based at Erbil International Airport, Iraq.[2][3][4] The airline was founded in 2015, but there was a three-year delay before its first launch due to the ISIL offensive in northern Iraq.[5]
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| Founded | 2015 Erbil, Iraq[1] | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2018 | ||||||
| Hubs | Erbil International Airport | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | Promo Class | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Destinations | 12 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Erbil, Iraq | ||||||
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| Website | www.flyebl.com | ||||||
History
editFlyErbil, the first Kurdish airline, was founded in 2015 by Mr. Laund Mamundy, who currently serves as the CEO, and Mr. Serkaft Zebari, the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Headquartered in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, the airline was established to provide greater connectivity between Kurdistan and international destinations, supporting the region’s economic growth and diaspora communities.
On 28 June 2018, FlyErbil commenced its first commercial flight from Erbil International Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport with a stopover at Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany).[6] This inaugural flight marked a significant milestone for Kurdistan's aviation sector, symbolizing the airline’s role in linking the region to Europe.
In 2021, FlyErbil announced a strategic partnership with UR Airlines, enabling it to enhance its operational network and fleet capabilities. This collaboration allowed FlyErbil to expand routes to European, Middle Eastern, and regional destinations, strengthening its position in the market.
Today, FlyErbil operates flights to key destinations such as Stockholm, Amsterdam, Munich, Dubai, Antalya, and more, catering to the growing diaspora, business travelers, and tourism sectors.
With a vision to foster sustainable connectivity and economic development, FlyErbil continues to grow as a reliable and dynamic airline, reflecting its commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Destinations
editAs of March 2022, FlyErbil operates to the following destinations:[7]
| City | Country | Airport | Notes | Refs |
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| Ankara | Turkey | Ankara Esenboğa Airport | Seasonal | |
| Antalya | Turkey | Antalya Airport | Seasonal | |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | ||
| Baghdad | Iraq | Baghdad International Airport | ||
| Baku | Azerbaijan | Heydar Aliyev International Airport | Resumes 14 June 2024 | [8] |
| Beirut | Lebanon | Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport | ||
| London | England | London Gatwick Airport | ||
| Cologne | Germany | Cologne Bonn Airport | Seasonal | |
| Copenhagen | Denmark | Copenhagen Airport | ||
| Damascus | Syria | Damascus International Airport | ||
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Dubai International Airport | ||
| Düsseldorf | Germany | Düsseldorf Airport | ||
| Erbil | Iraq | Erbil International Airport | Hub | |
| Frankfurt | Germany | Frankfurt Airport | ||
| Hanover | Germany | Hannover Airport | ||
| Istanbul | Turkey | Istanbul Airport | ||
| Munich | Germany | Munich Airport | ||
| Prague | Czech Republic | Václav Havel Airport | [9] | |
| Trabzon | Turkey | Trabzon Airport | Seasonal | |
| Tunis | Tunisia | Tunis–Carthage International Airport | ||
| Yerevan | Armenia | Zvartnots International Airport | Seasonal |
Fleet
edit| Aircraft | In service |
Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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| Boeing 737-300 | 1 | 2 | 143 | |
| Airbus A320 | 2 | 180 | ||
| Total | 2
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References
edit- ^ "About – FlyErbil". www.flyebl.com. FlyErbil. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ "Fly Erbil: Kurdistan Region launches first airline after three-year delay". kurdistan24.net. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Iraq, decolla la prima compagnia aerea curda". Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Iraqi airline flies to Sweden - TTR Weekly". www.ttrweekly.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "FlyErbil operated by Bravo Airways". www.flyebl.com. FlyErbil. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "First FlyErbil flight to Rotterdam". www.flyebl.com. FlyErbil. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "Booking". flyebl.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-31. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
- ^ Liu, Jim (30 May 2024). "FlyErbil Adds Baku Service From mid-June 2024". AeroRoutes. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "FLYERBIL SCHEDULES PRAGUE LAUNCH IN OCT 2022". AeroRoutes. AeroRoutes. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
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