Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Kuala Lumpur. Explore your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) when searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport (EBL).
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is five hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Kuala Lumpur to EBL.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to EBL leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Located around 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
When it comes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.65% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is about 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Kuala Lumpur to EBL flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
67.97% of all departures from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Follow your own route with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and experience more of Erbil and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport is $784. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,458. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to EBL, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport (EBL). Visit Erbil in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Kuala Lumpur to EBL flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Erbil to range from 24ºC to 44ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Erbil
Start your Erbil trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Mamounia Skybar and Jalil Khayat Mosque are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Erbil must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at ERBIL Lifestyle.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Iraq you should also see. About 161 kilometres south of Erbil, a visit to Tozkhurmato will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Hassan Pasha Mosque, جامع الوهاب - The Wahab Mosque and Anfal Park.
Around 274 kilometres south of Erbil, Al Miqdādīyah is another essential stop in Iraq. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at A mosque and the Shiite shrine Muqdadiyah, جامع نازندة خاتون and الجزرة الوسطية.