Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Erbil is two hours ahead of Amsterdam and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Choose from four weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport flights. The 12:15 departure with Hex'Air is the earliest available. Hex'Air operates the latest service of the day at 12:15.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your AMS to EBL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Hex'Air is your gateway to exploring Erbil (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Iraq!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport offered by this carrier.
Hex'Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between AMS and EBL:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport flight is R 2,540. A return fare right now is R 4,154. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AMS to EBL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from AMS to EBL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive on time at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is around 23 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near AMS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Erbil International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Erbil's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Erbil International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is approximately 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Erbil in April.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Erbil International Airport for July if you want to visit Erbil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to EBL in January. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Iraq waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a visit to Baghdad will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Iraq, head for Mosul, about 80 kilometres west of Erbil. Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city are the start of reasons to visit.