Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil is seven hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your IAD to EBL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and EBL:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight is C$633. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$745. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to EBL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of all flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on time at their destination.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Erbil International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Follow your own route with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and see more of Erbil and beyond.
Booking your ride from Erbil International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Erbil International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Erbil in April.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you want to go to Erbil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to EBL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Iraq you should also see. About 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a trip to Baghdad will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq. No visit is complete without checking out Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.