Flying from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki one hour behind Erbil.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your EBL to HEL flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Erbil International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. These are the top stopovers between EBL and HEL:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
149 € is the lowest price for a one-way Erbil International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Return flights start at 284 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from EBL to HEL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Erbil International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EBL to HEL.
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Handy information about Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Erbil International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from EBL land at their destination as scheduled 80.68% of the time.
To get to Erbil International Airport from central Erbil, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to EBL? If you're catching an early flight from Erbil International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're coming in on a late Erbil International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Pick up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car and explore Helsinki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and addCar are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to central Helsinki has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The quietest month for a flight from Erbil International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Helsinki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Helsinki is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Erbil International Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EBL to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Finland you should also see. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Tampere is another well-known destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No trip is complete without experiencing Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.