Flying from Washington DC to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Washington DC to Erbil International Airport (EBL), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main terminals.
Erbil is seven hours ahead of Washington DC. Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to EBL, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kms (5 miles) from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Erbil International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport:
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You can get to IAD from central Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to EBL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 74.39%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kms (30 miles) away. It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Erbil International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from BWI land at their destination on schedule 77.13% of the time.
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Erbil International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Grab an Erbil International Airport rental car and explore Erbil and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Erbil International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Currently, £428 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Erbil International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £667. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to EBL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Washington DC to Erbil International Airport (EBL). July is the busiest month to travel to Erbil. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to EBL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Erbil International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Erbil
Start your Erbil trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Erbil International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Mamounia Skybar, Jalil Khayat Mosque and ERBIL Lifestyle are top attractions which should feature on any good Erbil itinerary.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Iraq you should also see. Around 161 kms (100 miles) south of Erbil, a trip to Tozkhurmato will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Hassan Pasha Mosque, جامع الوهاب - The Wahab Mosque and Anfal Park.
Al Miqdādīyah is another favourite destination in Iraq and is around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Erbil. No journey is complete without experiencing A mosque and the Shiite shrine Muqdadiyah, جامع نازندة خاتون and الجزرة الوسطية.