Flying from Tehran to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Tehran's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Tehran to Erbil International Airport (EBL) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is 30 minutes behind Tehran. Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tehran to EBL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Tehran to EBL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
IKA is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Tehran. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Tehran to Erbil International Airport? Stay at a hotel close to Imam Khomeini International Airport, like Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also put you moments from check-in.
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tehran to Erbil International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
From Erbil International Airport, Erbil is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
For a one-way ticket from Tehran to Erbil International Airport, $291 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just $560. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get flight tickets from Tehran to EBL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Tehran to Erbil International Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tehran to Erbil International Airport.
The best time to fly from Tehran to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Tehran to Erbil International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Erbil, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from Tehran to EBL, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Tehran to Erbil International Airport in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 14ºC.
More about Erbil
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Erbil right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tehran to Erbil International Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum are essential stops on your Erbil itinerary.
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