Travelling from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know
Amman's main base, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Amman to Erbil International Airport flight.
Erbil is one hour ahead of Amman. Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Erbil International Airport (EBL), with 13 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from AMM to EBL is the 12:40am Royal Jordanian service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 11:55pm with Royal Jordanian.
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 flight from Amman to EBL.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Nonstop flights from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL) are available from here.
When leaving from AMM, you can catch a direct flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport with Royal Jordanian.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between AMM and EBL is Royal Jordanian.
Royal Jordanian leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 84.88% of its services landing as scheduled.
To get to AMM from central Amman, it takes about 45 minutes to drive the 40 kilometres or so.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Queen Alia International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Queen Alia International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 85.48% of flights that depart AMM land on time.
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Have a late flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near EBL and hit the lights earlier:
Explore without limits with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and discover more of Erbil and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Amman to Erbil International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
152 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Amman to Erbil International Airport. A return flight starts from 284 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Amman to EBL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Amman to Erbil International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Amman to Erbil International Airport.
The best time to fly from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport (EBL). July is when most people visit Erbil. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
When booking your Amman to EBL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Amman to Erbil International Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Erbil
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Erbil right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Amman to Erbil International Airport:
Mamounia Skybar and Jalil Khayat Mosque are just two of the big attractions to put on your Erbil must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at ERBIL Lifestyle.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres south of Erbil, a visit to Tozkhurmato will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Hassan Pasha Mosque, جامع الوهاب - The Wahab Mosque and Anfal Park.
Al Miqdādīyah is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 274 kilometres south of Erbil. No trip is complete without seeing A mosque and the Shiite shrine Muqdadiyah, جامع نازندة خاتون and الجزرة الوسطية.
