Flying from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Jeddah Airport (JED): what you need to know
Erbil and Jeddah follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
To ensure you get on your EBL to JED flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Erbil Airport to Jeddah Airport. These are the top stopovers between EBL and JED:
Dubai Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Handy information about Erbil Airport (EBL)
80% of flights departing from Erbil Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of EBL.
Erbil Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Erbil. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near EBL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Erbil Airport to Jeddah Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Jeddah Airport (JED)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Erbil Airport to Jeddah Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JED instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Jeddah Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget to explore Jeddah and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Jeddah Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Jeddah Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
Jeddah Airport to the centre of Jeddah has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Jeddah Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Erbil Airport to Jeddah Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Jeddah in March.
The warmest month in Jeddah is July, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Erbil Airport to Jeddah Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EBL to JED in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Jeddah. Around 88 kilometers away to the east, top sights here include Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.