Flying from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Dusseldorf.
Choose from nine weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with Eurowings is the earliest flight you can take. Hex'Air operates the last service of the day at 11:30.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DUS to EBL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Erbil (and then discovering more of Iraq!) is a cinch with Eurowings. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Eurowings is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for DUS to EBL flights is Eurowings.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DUS and EBL include:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Right now, $229 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $460. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUS to EBL.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DUS to EBL.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
When it comes to Dusseldorf International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.28% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Dusseldorf International Airport from central Dusseldorf, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near DUS:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Consider booking a hotel near EBL if you're catching a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and experience more of Erbil and beyond.
Booking your ride from Erbil International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Erbil in April.
When booking your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DUS to EBL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
You've visited Erbil, now it's time to discover more of Iraq. Journey around 322 kilometres south to Baghdad to check off its top sights. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, your itinerary will be busy.
Mosul is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No trip is complete without visiting Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.