Travelling from Oslo to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Oslo. Explore your options leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) when organising your flight from Oslo to Erbil International Airport (EBL).
Erbil is two hours ahead of Oslo. Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Oslo to EBL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Oslo to EBL that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between OSL and EBL include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Oslo, OSL can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Oslo to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Oslo Airport Gardermoen:
71.98% of flights leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen touch down at their destination on schedule.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
TRF is around 121 kilometres from central Oslo. It'll take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Oslo to EBL flight? Unwind in a hotel near Torp Sandefjord Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time performance of 66.77%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Oslo to Erbil International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near EBL:
Pick up an Erbil International Airport rental car and discover Erbil and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Oslo to Erbil International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Erbil International Airport is $328. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $612. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Oslo to EBL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Oslo to Erbil International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Oslo to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is when most people book flights from Oslo to Erbil International Airport (EBL). Plan your visit to Erbil in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Oslo to EBL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Oslo to Erbil International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC.
More about Erbil
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Erbil right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Oslo to Erbil International Airport:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Erbil when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Mamounia Skybar followed by Jalil Khayat Mosque and ERBIL Lifestyle.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south of Erbil, a trip to Tozkhurmato will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Hassan Pasha Mosque, جامع الوهاب - The Wahab Mosque and Anfal Park.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Iraq, head for Al Miqdādīyah, about 274 kilometres south of Erbil. A mosque and the Shiite shrine Muqdadiyah, جامع نازندة خاتون and الجزرة الوسطية are the start of reasons to visit.