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Flight deals from Beirut to Erbil

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Beirut Airport to Erbil Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,819. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Erbil.R 2,462 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with MEA.Outbound direct flight with MEA departs from Beirut on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,462, select.
Erbil.R 2,935 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with MEA.Outbound direct flight with MEA departs from Beirut on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,935, select.
Erbil.R 3,151 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul.One-way flight with MEA.Outbound direct flight with MEA departs from Beirut on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,151, select.
Erbil.R 3,245 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep.One-way flight with MEA.Outbound direct flight with MEA departs from Beirut on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,245, select.
Erbil.R 3,264 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with MEA.Outbound direct flight with MEA departs from Beirut on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,264, select.
Erbil.R 5,896 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Beirut on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,896, select.
Erbil.R 10,718 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Beirut on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,718, select.
Erbil.R 10,738 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Beirut on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,738, select.
Erbil.R 13,738 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Beirut on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,738, select.
Erbil.R 13,835 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Beirut on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,835, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Beirut to Erbil

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Beirut to Erbil flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from R 2,935
Jul
from R 3,151
Aug
from R 3,264
Sep
from R 3,245
Oct
from R 2,462
Nov
from R 5,896
Dec
from R 10,718
Jan
from R 13,738
Feb
from R 10,738
Mar
from R 13,835
Apr
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Beirut to Erbil: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Beirut to Erbil below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Erbil.

Erbil

7km from central Erbil
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Kirkuk

79km from central Erbil
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Beirut to Erbil: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,462
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs
Most popular airlineMEA
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Beirut to Erbil: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Beirut to Erbil is R 4,343. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours is the average flight time from Beirut to Erbil.
MEA flies direct from Beirut to Erbil.
As of June 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Beirut to Erbil.
The cheapest month to fly from Beirut to Erbil is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Beirut Airport to Erbil Airport on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Erbil but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Erbil is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, MEA offers the cheapest flight tickets to Erbil.

Travelling from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Erbil Airport.

  • Erbil is one hour ahead of Beirut and follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Each week, there are seven Beirut Airport to Erbil Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BEY to EBL flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • A number of airlines operate direct flights from Beirut Airport to Erbil Airport, so getting to Erbil (and then discovering more of Iraq!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is MEA.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for BEY to EBL flights is Iraqi Airways.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut Airport to Erbil Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BEY and EBL:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Cairo Airport

    • Amman Queen Alia Airport

Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)

  • 85% of flights departing from Beirut Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from BEY.

  • Beirut Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BEY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beirut Airport to Erbil Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)

  • Reserve a hotel near EBL if you're on a late Beirut Airport to Erbil Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Erbil Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and venture far and wide through Erbil and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Erbil Airport about two weeks in advance.

Getting from Erbil Airport (EBL) to central Erbil

  • Erbil Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Erbil. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Erbil Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Erbil in March.

  • The warmest month in Erbil is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Beirut Airport to Erbil Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from BEY to EBL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.

Explore more of Iraq

  • Erbil has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a visit to Baghdad will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of Iraq, head for Mosul, about 80 kilometres west of Erbil. Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah) are key highlights.

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