Travelling from Belfast to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know
Erbil is three hours ahead of Belfast. Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belfast to EBL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Belfast to EBL even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Antalya Airport (AYT) is an option when taking off from Belfast International Airport (BFS).
Located around 19 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Belfast to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Belfast International Airport:
68% of flights that leave from Belfast International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
You can get to BHD from central Belfast in approximately 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Belfast to EBL flight? Relax in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69%.
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Erbil International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near EBL and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Go where the road takes you with a Erbil International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and find adventure across Erbil and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Belfast to Erbil International Airport flight.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Central Erbil is around 11 kilometres from Erbil International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
$989 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Erbil International Airport. A return flight starts at $2,231. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to EBL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Belfast to Erbil International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Belfast to Erbil International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
October is when most people book flights from Belfast to Erbil International Airport (EBL). Plan your visit to Erbil in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Book your Belfast to EBL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Erbil International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC.
More about Erbil
Start your Erbil trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Erbil International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Mamounia Skybar, Jalil Khayat Mosque and ERBIL Lifestyle are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Erbil itinerary.
Explore more of Iraq
Continue your adventure and explore more of Iraq. Baqubah is around 290 kilometres south of Erbil and is full of things to see and do, including the central Library.
Journey 161 kilometres south from Erbil to reach Tozkhurmato, another well-known stop in Iraq. No trip is complete without seeing Hassan Pasha Mosque and Anfal Park.
