Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, making Erbil one hour behind Dubai.
Flights from DXB to EBL start at 12:30 — the first with Iraqi Airways. The latest departure is at 17:55 with flydubai. Overall, there are 13 weekly Dubai Airport to Erbil International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DXB to EBL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flydubai is your ticket to exploring Erbil (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Iraq!). Check out the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Erbil International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is flydubai.
Flydubai ranks as the leading on-time carrier for DXB to EBL flights, with 85.25% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Erbil International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between DXB and EBL:
Hamad International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
R 3,838 is currently the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,367. These fares can change based on demand.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to EBL.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Erbil International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Erbil International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Book a hotel near EBL if you have a late Dubai Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Erbil International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Erbil's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Erbil International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport to central Erbil has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Erbil International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Erbil. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Erbil International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to EBL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Iraq you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a visit to Baghdad will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Mosul is another must-experience destination in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No journey is complete without a visit to Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.