Travelling from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, making Erbil two hours ahead of Hannover.
Flights from HAJ to EBL start from 01:05 — the earliest with Hex'Air. The latest departure is at 09:15 with Hex'Air. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HAJ to EBL flight.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
UR airlines offers direct flights from Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Erbil — and maybe even more of Iraq if you have time.
UR airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier that offers HAJ to EBL flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between HAJ and EBL include:
Istanbul Airport
Vienna Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Erbil Airport (EBL)
Currently, £109 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £212. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from HAJ to EBL, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HAJ to EBL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport.
Handy information about Hannover Airport (HAJ)
77% of flights that leave from Hannover Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Hannover Airport from central Hannover, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kms (7 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near HAJ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)
If you have a late Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near EBL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Erbil Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz to explore Erbil and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Erbil Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Erbil Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
From Erbil Airport, Erbil is approximately 11 kms (7 miles) away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)
The quietest month for a flight from Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Erbil based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Hannover Airport to Erbil Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HAJ to EBL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Iraq just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kms (200 miles) south of Erbil, a visit to Baghdad will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Around 80 kms (50 miles) west of Erbil, Mosul is another favourite stop in Iraq. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).