Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is ten hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SFO to EBL flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Hamad International Airport is a top stopover on the SFO to EBL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
₹ 87,957 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 113,514. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to EBL if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to EBL.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Erbil International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near EBL:
Pick up an Erbil International Airport rental car and explore Erbil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Erbil International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
From Erbil International Airport, Erbil is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Erbil International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Erbil in April.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Erbil International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to EBL in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Iraq
You've done Erbil, now it's time to discover other corners of Iraq. Journey around 322 kilometres south to Baghdad to tick off its leading sights. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another favourite stop in Iraq. No visit is complete without checking out Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
