Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Barcelona.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BCN to EBL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Erbil International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BCN and EBL:
Queen Alia International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Currently, R 2,655 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,861. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BCN to EBL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Erbil International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the flights that depart from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive on time at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Erbil International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BCN:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you're landing on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Erbil International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near EBL:
Grab an Erbil International Airport rental car and explore Erbil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Erbil International Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Erbil International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Erbil in April.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Erbil International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to EBL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Erbil. Around 322 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.