Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your EDI to EBL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Erbil Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and EBL:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Erbil Airport (EBL)
Right now, $344 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Erbil Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $738. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from EDI to EBL, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Erbil Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EDI to EBL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Erbil Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Erbil Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to EDI:
Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)
If you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Erbil Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near EBL:
Pick up a Erbil Airport rental car and discover Erbil and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Erbil Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Erbil Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil Airport to central Erbil has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Erbil Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Erbil in March.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Erbil Airport for July if you want to go to Erbil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to EBL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
You've visited Erbil, now it's time to discover other corners of Iraq. Travel about 322 kilometres south to Baghdad to check off its top sights. From Al-Kadhimiya Mosque to Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Mosul is another must-experience destination in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No journey is complete without experiencing Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).