Iraq: Flight disruptions ongoing at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah international airports on July 17

Event

Flight disruptions are ongoing at Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Iraq on July 17. The airports briefly suspended operations reportedly due to a Turkish drone operating near the surrounding airspace. Flight delays will likely extend into at least the early morning of July 18 as airlines work to reposition aircraft and clear passenger backlogs.

Advice

Confirm flights at EBL and ISU July 17. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.

Resources

Sulaymaniyah International Airport

Erbil International Airport