Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, making Erbil three hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LHR to EBL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and EBL:
Vienna International Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Right now, 213 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 388 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to EBL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Erbil International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz to explore Erbil and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Erbil International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Erbil. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Erbil based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to EBL in January if you want to travel in 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 places in Iraq waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Erbil. Around 322 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another favourite stop in Iraq. No visit is complete without checking out Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.