Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Erbil two hours ahead of Berlin.
Each week, there are four Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, select the 06:20 Eurowings flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 11:30 with Hex'Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BER to EBL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Eurowings is your gateway to exploring Erbil (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Iraq!). Browse the direct flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport offered by this airline.
Eurowings is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier that operates BER to EBL flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BER and EBL:
Vienna International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
$201 is the best price for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $426. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from BER to EBL, book your trip five months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BER to EBL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Berlin Brandenburg Airport, data shows 74.2% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BER? If you're boarding an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you're landing on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near EBL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Erbil International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Erbil's main sights.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Erbil International Airport around two weeks ahead.
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 most popular month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Erbil in April.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Erbil International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BER to EBL in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
You've seen Erbil, now it's time to explore other parts of Iraq. Travel around 322 kilometres south to Baghdad to tick off its leading attractions. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Iraq, consider Mosul, about 80 kilometres west of Erbil. Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city are among the biggest draws.