Flying from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, making Erbil one hour ahead of Nicosia.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ECN to EBL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ercan Airport to Erbil International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ECN and EBL:
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Right now, 63 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ercan Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 180 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ECN to EBL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport to Erbil International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from ECN to EBL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ercan Airport to Erbil International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ercan Airport (ECN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ercan Airport, 75.35% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Nicosia to Ercan Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
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Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Book a hotel near EBL if you're catching a late Ercan Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up an Erbil International Airport rental car and discover Erbil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Erbil International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport to the centre of Erbil has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ercan Airport to Erbil International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Erbil in April.
When booking your flight from Ercan Airport to Erbil International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ECN to EBL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Erbil. Around 322 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Mosul is another standout destination in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No journey is complete without a visit to Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
