Traveling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport is 5 hours 5 minutes.
Erbil is two hours ahead of Dusseldorf and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Choose from seven weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Eurowings is the earliest you can take. Hex'Air operates the last service of the day at 13:30.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your DUS to EBL flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
UR airlines has direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Erbil — and maybe even more of Iraq if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with UR airlines on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for DUS to EBL flights is Eurowings.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DUS and EBL include:
Istanbul Airport
Vienna Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Erbil Airport (EBL)
At the moment, $135 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $240. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DUS to EBL, book your trip ten months ahead of your planned departure.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DUS to EBL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DUS land on schedule 80% of the time.
To get to Dusseldorf International Airport from central Dusseldorf, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near DUS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)
If you're landing on a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near EBL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Erbil Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and see more of Erbil and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Erbil Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Erbil Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil Airport to the center of Erbil has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometers away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Erbil. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Erbil Airport for July if you'd like to visit Erbil during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DUS to EBL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've experienced Erbil. Around 322 kilometers away to the south, well-known attractions include Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq and is around 80 kilometers west of Erbil. No trip is complete without seeing Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).