Flying from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Erbil Airport to Vienna Airport is 4 hours.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Erbil.
Each week, there are five Erbil Airport to Vienna Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, jump on the 16:00 Austrian flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 16:45 with Austrian.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your EBL to VIE flight.
During popular months such as July, 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 when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Vienna (and then seeing more of Austria!) is easy with Austrian Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Erbil Airport to Vienna Airport.
Most travelers choose to fly with Austrian Airlines on this route.
Austrian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers EBL to VIE flights. A reliable 91.67% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Erbil Airport to Vienna Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EBL and VIE:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Handy information about Erbil Airport (EBL)
Erbil Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from EBL arrive at their destination on time.
Central Erbil to Erbil Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to EBL? If you've booked an early flight from Erbil Airport to Vienna Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
Book a hotel close to VIE if you're catching a late Erbil Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Vienna Airport rental car and explore Vienna and beyond with your own set of wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vienna Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vienna Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna Airport, Vienna is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the center by car.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Erbil Airport to Vienna Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Vienna based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Erbil Airport to Vienna Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EBL to VIE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Vienna, now it's time to discover other parts of Austria. Journey around 145 kilometers south-west to Graz to tick off its leading attractions. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Linz is another essential stop in Austria and is around 153 kilometers west of Vienna. No journey is complete without seeing Ars Electronica Center, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).