How to find cheap flights to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way flight to Erbil International Airport is ر.ق. 1,173. A round-trip plane ticket to EBL right now is ر.ق. 1,650.
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It's generally recommended to book roughly six months before you plan to depart. This is when you're more likely to get the best price on tickets to Erbil, where Erbil International Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Erbil. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Erbil, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Erbil International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Erbil
May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Erbil.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to EBL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, keep an eye out for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available that month.
Fly to Erbil in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to EBL, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Erbil are often more affordable.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Erbil is warmest in July, with averages of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 1ºC to 14ºC.
Travelling to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Fly to Erbil without any stops. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Erbil International Airport:
Whether you're coming in 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 touches down:
Getting to central Erbil from Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Central Erbil is about 11 kilometres from EBL.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a cab or driving a car hire after your flight to EBL.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Erbil, book a room at one of these popular hotels:
Erbil highlights
Sami Abdulrahman Park
Not sure what to do first after your flight to Erbil International Airport? Sami Abdulrahman Park is the ideal introduction to this city. You'll find it around 2 kilometres west of the centre.
Jalil Khayat Mosque
Another sight that stands out, this attraction is about 2 kilometres east of central Erbil.
Syriac Heritage Museum
Syriac Heritage Museum will easily be one of the big highlights of your trip. From the heart of the city, it's located around 2 kilometres to the south-east.
Complete your trip with an Erbil car hire
Pick from a range of car rentals in Erbil and go wherever you want, whenever you want. With one quick search, compare rates and find the best deal after securing your hotel and cheap flight to Erbil International Airport.