Travelling from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, making Erbil one hour ahead of Beirut.
Flights from BEY to EBL start at 14:05 — the first with Middle East Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:00 with Hex'Air. In total, you can choose from 15 weekly Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport flights.
Your BEY to EBL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Erbil (and then other destinations in Iraq) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:
Iraqi Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 95.83% of services landing on schedule, Middle East Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating BEY to EBL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BEY and EBL:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
ر.ق. 450 is the lowest price for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 948. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book three months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BEY to EBL.
The cheapest month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BEY to EBL.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
76.7% of flights that depart Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Beirut to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BEY. Whether you have an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Consider booking a hotel close to EBL if you have a late Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and discover more of Erbil and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Erbil International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Erbil. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The quietest month for a flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Erbil based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Erbil International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BEY to EBL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Erbil. Around 322 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Mosul is another favourite destination in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No journey is complete without dropping by Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.