Traveling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Jeddah.
Pack your suitcase and choose from ten weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your JED to EBL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Erbil, Iraq. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport:
Most passengers choose to fly with Iraqi Airways on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and EBL:
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Trabzon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
At the moment, $250 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $401. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from JED to EBL by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from JED to EBL.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that depart JED arrive at their destination on time.
To reach King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near JED. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Consider booking a hotel close to EBL if you're on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab an Erbil International Airport rental car and discover Erbil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Erbil International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
From Erbil International Airport, Erbil is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Erbil. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Erbil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JED to EBL in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
You've visited Erbil, now it's time to discover other corners of Iraq. Travel about 322 kilometers south to Baghdad to tick off its top attractions. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Mosul is another well-known destination in Iraq and is around 80 kilometers west of Erbil. No trip is complete without dropping by Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.