Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Erbil three hours ahead of Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BHX to EBL flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and EBL:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Erbil Airport (EBL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport flight is £139. A round-trip fare right now is £264. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BHX to EBL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BHX to EBL.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kms (9 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near EBL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Erbil Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Erbil's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Erbil Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Erbil. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport for July if you want to visit Erbil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BHX to EBL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
You've visited Erbil, now it's time to discover other parts of Iraq. Travel about 322 kms (200 miles) south to Baghdad to tick off its leading sights. From Al-Kadhimiya Mosque to Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq and is around 80 kms (50 miles) west of Erbil. No journey is complete without experiencing Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).