Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Erbil International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Erbil is two hours ahead of Frankfurt and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your FRA to EBL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Hex'Air is your gateway to discovering Erbil (and perhaps some other great corners of Iraq!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Erbil International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Hex'Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Erbil International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between FRA and EBL:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
$243 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $430. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to EBL by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Erbil International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FRA to EBL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Frankfurt Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Erbil International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you're coming in on a late Frankfurt Airport to Erbil International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near EBL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Erbil International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Erbil's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Erbil International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport to the centre of Erbil has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt Airport to Erbil International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Erbil based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you want to go to Erbil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to EBL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iraq waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a visit to Baghdad will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Mosul is another favourite destination in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No journey is complete without experiencing Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
