Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Erbil two hours ahead of Munich.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to EBL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Hex'Air is your gateway to discovering Erbil (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Iraq!). Browse the direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Erbil International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Hex'Air.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Erbil International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MUC and EBL include:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Erbil International Airport flight is 121 €. A return plane ticket right now is 242 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from MUC to EBL by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Erbil International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MUC to EBL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights departing from Franz Josef Strauss Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MUC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Erbil International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Book a hotel near EBL if you're on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Erbil International Airport rental car and discover Erbil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Erbil International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
From Erbil International Airport, Erbil is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Erbil International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Erbil based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Erbil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MUC to EBL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Iraq waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a visit to Baghdad will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like 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 dropping by Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.