Travelling from Rome to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Start your vacation planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Rome to Erbil International Airport (EBL). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the two main airports in Rome.
Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Rome.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Rome to EBL. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Rome to EBL departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
From the centre of Rome, FCO is approximately 32 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Rome to Erbil International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Rome to Erbil International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
You can reach CIA from the centre of Rome in about 42 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Rome to EBL? Unwind in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your vacation officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Erbil International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near EBL:
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Erbil. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to Erbil International Airport, C$177 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just C$502. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Rome to EBL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Rome to Erbil International Airport across each month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can quickly pick a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for flight tickets from Rome to EBL.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rome to Erbil International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Rome to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
April is the quietest time to fly to Erbil. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Erbil International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Book your flight from Rome to EBL for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Erbil to range from 24ºC to 44ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Rome to Erbil International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Erbil
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Erbil right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Rome to Erbil International Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Erbil is to visit its top attractions. Highlights include Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.
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