Cheap Flights from Beirut to Erbil

Travelling from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know

• A direct flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport takes on average 1 hour 36 minutes. The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, making it 1 hour ahead of Beirut.

• Flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport start at 09:00 — the first with Iraqi Airways. The last departure is the 22:00 service with Hex'Air. Overall, there are 15 weekly services between BEY and EBL.

• Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

• Middle East Airlines is your gateway to discovering Erbil (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Iraq!). Choose from the direct flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport offered by this popular airline.

• We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BEY and EBL are:

  • Queen Alia International Airport

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

  • Cairo International Airport

• Before organising your cheap ticket from BEY to EBL, check if you need a visa to enter Iraq. Visa and travel document requirements may vary and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.

Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)

• Consider staying in a hotel close to EBL if you have a late flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Ankawa Holiday Hotel

  • Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Erbil 32 Park

  • Chinar Complex Ainkawa

Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

• To get to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport from central Beirut, it takes around 11 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

• Searching for a convenient hotel close to BEY? If you're on an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

  • Assaha Hotel

  • Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut

  • Lancaster Tamar Hotel

More about Erbil

• Once you've booked your flights from BEY to EBL, you'll want to find a place to stay in Erbil. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:

  • MyFlower 2 Hotel

  • Ankawa Holiday Hotel

  • Kalan Plaza Hotel Erbil

• Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum are essential stops on your Erbil itinerary.

Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil

• Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Erbil. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 22 minutes.

Complete your Erbil trip with hotels and a car rental

• You've booked your cheap ticket to Erbil International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Erbil.

How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)

• The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport is $266. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $528. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

• Get flight tickets from BEY to EBL by booking at least 6 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

• Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

• Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from BEY to EBL. You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.

• Play around with filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)

• The quietest month for a flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick 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 24 ºC and 44 ºC. Book your flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

• If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BEY to EBL in January. Temperatures average between 1 ºC and 14 ºC then.