Travelling from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Manama and Erbil share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BAH to EBL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bahrain International Airport to Erbil International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BAH and EBL:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight is P13,229. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P19,780. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BAH to EBL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport to Erbil International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BAH to EBL.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bahrain International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Bahrain International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 85.53% of flights that take off from BAH reach their destination on time.
Central Manama to Bahrain International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BAH:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EBL if you have a late Bahrain International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and venture far and wide through Erbil and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Erbil International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Erbil. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to Erbil International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Erbil in April.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Bahrain International Airport to Erbil International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BAH to EBL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a trip to Baghdad will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No journey is complete without seeing Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
