Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil is three hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your STN to EBL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Erbil International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between STN and EBL:
Vienna International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Erbil International Airport flight is $162. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $347. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from STN to EBL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Stansted Airport to Erbil International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that leave from Stansted Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Stansted Airport to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near STN:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Consider booking a hotel near EBL if you're on a late Stansted Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Erbil International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
From Erbil International Airport, Erbil is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Erbil International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Erbil. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Erbil International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from STN to EBL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iraq you'll want to see. Around 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 must-experience destination in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No journey is complete without a visit to Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.