Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU): what you need to know
Sulaymaniyah is three hours ahead of Birmingham and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your BHX to ISU flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the BHX to ISU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Right now, R 2,227 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,129. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BHX to ISU, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, 65.48% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Get off your Birmingham International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option within easy reach of ISU, check out Grand Millennium Sulaimani.
Start your adventure sooner with a Sulaimaniyah International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Sulaymaniyah that most tourists miss.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Sulaimaniyah International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) to central Sulaymaniyah
Sulaimaniyah International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Sulaymaniyah. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Sulaymaniyah based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Sulaymaniyah, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to ISU in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sulaymaniyah. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Sulaymaniyah, Mosul is another favourite stop in Iraq. No visit is complete without checking out Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.