Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Traveling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the LHR - EBL route include:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Iraq, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you all the necessary information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LHR to EBL.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
C$297 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport. A return flight starts at C$500. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap flight tickets from LHR to EBL, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flight tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport throughout the entire month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from LHR to EBL. There's no need to check every day to see if airfares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Use filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
After a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EBL if you're taking a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Erbil. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 22 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 busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Erbil based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to EBL in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Erbil
As soon as you've booked your flights from LHR to EBL, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Erbil. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to explore 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 feature on any good Erbil itinerary.
Complete your Erbil trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Erbil International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Erbil.