Flying from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Amman's main base, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL).
1 hour 50 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport.
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is 1 hour ahead of Amman. Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil.
The most popular route is from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Erbil International Airport (EBL), with 26 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from AMM to EBL is the 00:55 Royal Jordanian service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:55 with Royal Jordanian.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Amman to EBL.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Get to your destination in one go from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Nonstop flights from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL) can be booked from here.
Iraqi Airways is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Amman to Erbil International Airport jetting out of AMM.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Amman to EBL leaving from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Central Amman to AMM is around 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 43 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch an early flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Queen Alia International Airport:
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Book a hotel near EBL if you're taking a late flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is approximately 7 miles from the centre of Erbil. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
£124 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Amman to Erbil International Airport. Return flights start from £215. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap tickets from Amman to EBL, book your journey 8 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Amman to Erbil International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Erbil, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Amman to EBL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from Amman to Erbil International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Erbil
Start your Erbil trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Sami Abdulrahman Park and Jalil Khayat Mosque are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Erbil travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Syriac Heritage Museum.
Complete your Erbil trip with a car rental
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