Travelling from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Oslo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your OSL to EBL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Erbil International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OSL and EBL:
Vienna International Airport
Antalya Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Currently, R 2,434 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Erbil International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,032. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from OSL to EBL, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Erbil International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from OSL to EBL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Erbil International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Of the departures from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, 71.98% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Oslo Airport Gardermoen from central Oslo, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near OSL? If you're catching an early flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Erbil International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you have a late Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Erbil International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near EBL:
Fast-track your adventure 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.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Erbil International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Erbil. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Erbil International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Erbil. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Erbil International Airport for July if you want to explore Erbil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OSL to EBL in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
You've done Erbil, now it's time to explore other corners of Iraq. Travel around 322 kilometres south to Baghdad to tick off its leading sights. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another favourite stop in Iraq. Experience major highlights starting with Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.