Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Muscat.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MCT to EBL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Erbil International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCT and EBL:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
At the moment, P23,695 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P55,185. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MCT to EBL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Muscat International Airport to Erbil International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Select 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 Muscat International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
85.46% of flights leaving Muscat International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MCT.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it takes around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MCT? If you're catching an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Erbil International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you're coming in on a late Muscat International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near EBL:
Hit the road running by picking up an Erbil International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Erbil's main sights.
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
Erbil International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Erbil. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Erbil International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Erbil in April.
When reserving your flight from Muscat International Airport to Erbil International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCT to EBL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil is always a good idea, 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 you busy. Check out popular attractions 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 visiting Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
