Travelling from Madinah Airport (MED) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Madinah.
To ensure you get on your MED to EBL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madinah Airport to Erbil Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between MED and EBL include:
Jeddah Airport
Hamad International Airport
Ankara Esenboga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport (MED) to Erbil Airport (EBL)
R 5,173 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Madinah Airport to Erbil Airport flight. Return flights start at R 10,600. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MED to EBL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport to Erbil Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MED to EBL.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madinah Airport to Erbil Airport.
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
Of all flights departing from Madinah Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Madinah Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Madinah. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Madinah Airport to Erbil Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MED:
Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)
Book a hotel close to EBL if you're on a late Madinah Airport to Erbil Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Erbil 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 best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Erbil Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Erbil Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
From Erbil Airport, Erbil is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Madinah Airport to Erbil Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Erbil in March.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Madinah Airport to Erbil Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MED to EBL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 corners of Iraq just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a trip to Baghdad will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Mosul is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No trip is complete without experiencing Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).
