Travelling from Chicago to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Chicago. Check out your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport (EBL).
Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Chicago.
Your flight from Chicago to EBL won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to EBL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
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The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to EBL flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Erbil International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from RFD land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near EBL:
Travel at your own speed with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and experience more of Erbil and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Erbil International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
501 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Erbil International Airport. A return flight starts from 931 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to EBL, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Erbil International Airport (EBL), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Erbil based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your Chicago to EBL plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Erbil International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Erbil
After booking your flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Erbil:
Your visit to Erbil isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Mamounia Skybar, Jalil Khayat Mosque and ERBIL Lifestyle.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres south of Erbil, a visit to Tozkhurmato will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Hassan Pasha Mosque, جامع الوهاب - The Wahab Mosque and Anfal Park.
Around 274 kilometres south of Erbil, Al Miqdādīyah is another favourite stop in Iraq. Start your sightseeing at A mosque and the Shiite shrine Muqdadiyah, جامع نازندة خاتون and الجزرة الوسطية.
