Flights to Erbil (EBL) Airport

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Erbil Airport? If you want to travel to Erbil Airport next month, return fares start from £236. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Erbil is 5 hours. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
UR airlines and Flexflight both fly direct to Erbil.
The cheapest month to fly to Erbil is usually May.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Erbil but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Erbil is £185. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Erbil Airport is Friday, 8 May 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Erbil is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air UK and FlyErbil offer the cheapest flight tickets to Erbil.

Flying to Erbil

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£185
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineUR airlines
Average flights per week3

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How to find cheap flights to Erbil International Airport (EBL)

  • £185 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Erbil International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to EBL, the lowest fare is £83.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to EBL rises or falls.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Erbil, where Erbil International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines generally offer some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Erbil. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.

  • If you aren't in a rush to get to Erbil, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Erbil International Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Erbil

  • May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Erbil.

  • If you have flexible travel dates, 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 want to experience Erbil at its liveliest, lock in your flights to EBL for July. Going on holiday during peak seasons typically means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.

  • The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Erbil then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.

  • With averages of between 24ºC and 44ºC, July is when Erbil is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.

  • Ranging from 1ºC to 14ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.

  • Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? July is the driest month in Erbil.

  • The wettest time of year is January. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around eight days of rainfall.

Travelling to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know

  • Skip the layovers and get to Erbil quickly. Lock in a direct flight to Erbil International Airport with one of these major airlines:

  • Qatar Airways is the most dependable carrier. Up to 97% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled, making it a great option when reserving your EBL plane ticket.

  • EBL is located in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Eager to get some sleep after your flight to EBL? These hotels close to Erbil International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:

  • You can secure a car hire in EBL with top companies such as Europcar, Avis and Hertz. Get behind the wheel and get ready to discover Erbil and beyond.

  • Whether you're catching your next connection or flying home from Erbil International Airport, there's a good chance you'll arrive on time. EBL is among the more punctual hubs, with up to 81% of departing flights landing when they're supposed to.

Getting to central Erbil from Erbil International Airport (EBL)

  • EBL is located about 11 kms (7 miles) from central Erbil.

  • If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to EBL, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.

  • If you'd like to stay near the action in Erbil, drop your bags at one of these top hotels:

Erbil highlights

  • Step off your flight to Erbil and make your way to these popular attractions:

    • Mamounia Skybar: Around 3 kms (2 miles) north of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.

    • Garden Namik SmCo: Look for a place to sit and take a breather here while exploring Erbil. This park is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) south-west of the centre.

    • ERBIL Lifestyle: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 3 kms (2 miles) north-west of the centre of Erbil.

How to get to Mosul from Erbil International Airport (EBL)

  • Setting out for the nearby city of Mosul? It's about 88 kms (55 miles) from EBL. It'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.

Travelling from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kirkuk

  • Kirkuk is another city that's easy to reach from Erbil International Airport. It's about 97 kms (60 miles) away.

  • Travelling there by car takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

Explore more of Iraq

  • Craving more adventure? Mosul will keep things interesting on your trip through Iraq. It's around 72 kms (45 miles) west of Erbil and features Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).

  • Another city in Iraq that will quickly win you over is Kirkuk. From Erbil, it's around 97 kms (60 miles) south-east and offers highlights like Shoraw Grand Mosque and Al-Adel Mosque. Stop by Abdul Aziz mosque جامع عبدالعزيز too. Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK) is the main arrival point for this city.

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