Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHX to EBL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BHX and EBL:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight is P9,804. A return plane ticket right now is P17,837. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BHX to EBL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Erbil International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, 65.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Grab an Erbil International Airport rental car and discover Erbil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Erbil International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
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)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Erbil International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Erbil in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Erbil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to EBL in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Iraq waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a visit to Baghdad will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.