Travelling from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Çukurova International Airport (COV): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Erbil Airport to Çukurova International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
There are three Erbil Airport to Çukurova International Airport flights every week.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your EBL to COV flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Tarsus (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with UR airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Erbil Airport to Çukurova International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with UR airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Çukurova International Airport (COV)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Erbil Airport to Çukurova International Airport flight is R 1,351. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,819. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EBL to COV, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Erbil Airport to Çukurova International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EBL to COV by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Erbil Airport to Çukurova International Airport.
Handy information about Erbil Airport (EBL)
Erbil Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from EBL arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Erbil to Erbil Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to EBL? If you've booked an early flight from Erbil Airport to Çukurova International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Getting from Çukurova International Airport (COV) to central Tarsus
Çukurova International Airport to central Tarsus has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Çukurova International Airport (COV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Erbil Airport to Çukurova International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Tarsus in March.
The warmest month in Tarsus is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Erbil Airport to Çukurova International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EBL to COV around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Tarsus has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres north-west of Tarsus, a trip to Ankara will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Adana, roughly 40 kilometres east of Tarsus. Kapikaya Canyon, Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi are highlights.
