Erbil, capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, centred on a citadel that has stood for millennia. Today it is the commercial centre of Iraqi Kurdistan, with oil and gas, construction and diplomatic activity driving regular business travel. Private jets use Erbil International Airport, north-west of the city. Direct private flights connect Erbil with Dubai, Istanbul, Amman, Beirut and Europe, offering flexibility on routes where scheduled services are limited.