Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Erbil is two hours ahead of Berlin and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BER to EBL flight.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Erbil (and then exploring more of Iraq!) is easy with Eurowings. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil Airport.
Eurowings is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 87.5% of services arriving as scheduled, Eurowings is the most punctual carrier operating BER to EBL flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between BER and EBL include:
Istanbul Airport
Vienna Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
When it comes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BER:
Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Erbil Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Erbil's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Erbil Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Erbil Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil Airport to the centre of Erbil has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Erbil in March.
When booking your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BER to EBL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Iraq
You've seen Erbil, now it's time to explore other corners of Iraq. Travel about 322 kilometres south to Baghdad to check off its popular sights. From Al-Kadhimiya Mosque to Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).