Flying from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kuwait Airport to Erbil Airport.
Kuwait and Erbil share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To ensure you get on your KWI to EBL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Erbil (and then seeing more of Iraq!) is a cinch with Jazeera Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kuwait Airport to Erbil Airport.
Jazeera Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuwait Airport to Erbil Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between KWI and EBL include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Erbil Airport (EBL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuwait Airport to Erbil Airport flight is $590. A round-trip fare is currently $909. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KWI to EBL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Kuwait Airport to Erbil Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from KWI to EBL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuwait Airport to Erbil Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuwait Airport (KWI)
When it comes to Kuwait Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Kuwait Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Kuwait. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kuwait Airport to Erbil Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to KWI:
Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kuwait Airport to Erbil Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Erbil Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Erbil and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Erbil Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuwait Airport to Erbil Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Erbil based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Kuwait Airport to Erbil Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KWI to EBL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
You've seen Erbil, now it's time to explore other parts of Iraq. Journey about 322 kilometres south to Baghdad to tick off its must-visit sights. From Al-Kadhimiya Mosque to Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq. Start your sightseeing at Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).