How to find cheap flights to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Currently, ₹ 32,827 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Erbil International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to EBL for ₹ 66,803.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Erbil, where Erbil International Airport is located, by booking as early as possible. You're more likely to secure an amazing deal and have a wider range of flights to choose from.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Erbil by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Erbil, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Erbil International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Erbil
You can typically catch the cheapest flight to Erbil in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to EBL.
If you'd love to experience Erbil at its liveliest, book your flights to EBL for July. Being on holiday during peak seasons typically means more things to do than at other times.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Erbil then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you want to travel in. Erbil is warmest in July, with averages of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 1ºC to 14ºC.
July gives you the best chance of sunshine. This is the driest month in Erbil.
The wettest time of year is January. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around seven days of rainfall.
Flying to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know
Travel to Erbil in one go. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Erbil International Airport:
Consider booking your EBL plane ticket with Qatar Airways. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 97% of flights into this hub touching down on time.
When you arrive at EBL, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Erbil International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to EBL:
Erbil International Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 80% of outbound flights touching down as planned. That's good news whether you're connecting onward or flying home.
Getting to central Erbil from Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The distance from EBL to central Erbil is about 11 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to EBL, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 35 minutes.
Erbil has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Erbil highlights
Jump off your flight to Erbil and head directly for these well-known attractions:
Jalil Khayat Mosque: Delivering a strong first impression of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres east of the centre.
Citadel of Arbil: Hit up this landmark next. Around 0.32 kilometres northwest of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Erbil experience.
How to get to Mosul from Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Starting your trip in Mosul? From EBL, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes to drive there. The city is about 88 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kirkuk
Kirkuk is around 97 kilometres from Erbil International Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
The drive time to Kirkuk is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Explore more of Iraq
Feel like exploring more? Mosul will add something special to your trip to Iraq. It's around 72 kilometres west of Erbil and features Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).
Another city in Iraq that has plenty going for it is Kirkuk. From Erbil, it's roughly 97 kilometres southeast and features highlights like Kirkuk Citadel and Shoraw Grand Mosque. Add a stop at Al-Adel Mosque too. Kirkuk International Airport (KIK) is the main airport serving the city.