Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil is eight hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your ORD to EBL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ORD and EBL:
Vienna International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Currently, 231 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 611 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORD to EBL, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Erbil International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Erbil International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you have a late O'Hare International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near EBL:
Travel at your own pace with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and find adventure across Erbil and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Erbil International Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport to central Erbil has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Erbil International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Erbil. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you want to visit Erbil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ORD 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
Erbil has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a trip to Baghdad will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.