Travelling from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Damascus International Airport to Erbil International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Damascus and Erbil are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
You can choose from nine weekly Damascus International Airport to Erbil International Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Fly Baghdad is the earliest you can take. Cham Wings Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DAM to EBL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Damascus International Airport to Erbil International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Erbil (and then other destinations in Iraq) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Fly Baghdad.
How to find the cheapest flights from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
ر.ق. 866 is currently the best price for a one-way Damascus International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 2,534. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DAM to EBL.
The cheapest month for flights from Damascus International Airport to Erbil International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DAM to EBL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Damascus International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Damascus International Airport (DAM)
To get to Damascus International Airport from central Damascus, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Consider staying in a hotel near EBL if you're catching a late Damascus International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and see more of Erbil and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Erbil International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
From Erbil International Airport, Erbil is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The quietest month for a flight from Damascus International Airport to Erbil International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Erbil based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Damascus International Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you want to go to Erbil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DAM to EBL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've seen Erbil. Around 322 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq. No visit is complete without checking out Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
