Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Houston.
To ensure you get on your IAH to EBL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to tour a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Erbil International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport is a sought-after stop between IAH and EBL.
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
R 12,889 is currently the lowest price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 17,041. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAH to EBL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Erbil International Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights leaving George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near IAH? If you've booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Erbil International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Consider booking a hotel near EBL if you're taking a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Erbil International Airport rental car and explore Erbil and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Erbil International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Erbil. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Erbil International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Erbil in April.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Erbil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to EBL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
You've seen Erbil, now it's time to explore other corners of Iraq. Travel around 322 kilometres south to Baghdad to check off its leading sights. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Mosul is another well-known destination in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No journey is complete without experiencing Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
