Flying from Chicago to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport (EBL) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Chicago to EBL.
If you're travelling during a popular month like August, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore another city. When browsing flights from Chicago to EBL leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
From the centre of Chicago, ORD is around 40 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Chicago Midway International Airport and EBL:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 21 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Chicago to EBL, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near EBL:
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
From Erbil International Airport, Erbil is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Chicago to Erbil International Airport from C$870 or travel return from just C$1,410. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Chicago to EBL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Chicago to Erbil International Airport across each month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can quickly pick a flight within your budget.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago to Erbil International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Erbil, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Lock in your flight from Chicago to EBL for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Erbil to range from 24ºC to 44ºC.
Travel in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 14ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Chicago to Erbil International Airport.
More about Erbil
After booking your flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Erbil:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Erbil itinerary.
Complete your Erbil trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Chicago to Erbil International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Erbil. Explore the deals and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
