Travelling from Brussels to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know
Brussels has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Brussels to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flying out of Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Brussels.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Brussels to EBL.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to EBL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
BRU is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Brussels Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Erbil International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, 71.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Break up your flight from Brussels to Erbil International Airport with a stop at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). A major connection between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and EBL, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
CRL is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to EBL flight:
71.71% of flights out of Brussels S. Charleroi Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Brussels to Erbil International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near EBL:
Follow your own route with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and find adventure across Erbil and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Brussels to Erbil International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Right now, ₹ 12,893 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Erbil International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 27,650. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Brussels to EBL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Brussels to Erbil International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Erbil International Airport (EBL). Visit Erbil in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Book your Brussels to EBL flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Erbil International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Erbil
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Erbil International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Erbil:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Mamounia Skybar, Jalil Khayat Mosque and ERBIL Lifestyle are attractions you won't want to skip in Erbil.
Explore more of Iraq
Tozkhurmato is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've seen Erbil. Around 161 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Hassan Pasha Mosque, جامع الوهاب - The Wahab Mosque and Anfal Park.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Iraq, consider Al Miqdādīyah, roughly 274 kilometres south of Erbil. A mosque and the Shiite shrine Muqdadiyah, جامع نازندة خاتون and الجزرة الوسطية are key highlights.
