Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Erbil three hours ahead of Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BHX to EBL flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and EBL:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near EBL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Erbil Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Erbil's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Erbil Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Erbil. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Erbil Airport for July if you want to visit Erbil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to EBL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
You've visited Erbil, now it's time to discover other parts of Iraq. Travel about 322 kilometers south to Baghdad to tick off its leading sights. From Al-Kadhimiya Mosque to Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq and is around 80 kilometers west of Erbil. No journey is complete without experiencing Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).