Flying from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Madinah Airport (MED): what you need to know
Erbil and Madinah follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
To ensure you catch your EBL to MED flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Erbil Airport to Madinah Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EBL and MED:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Madinah Airport (MED)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Erbil Airport to Madinah Airport flight is ر.ق. 985. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 1,838. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from EBL to MED. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Erbil Airport to Madinah Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EBL to MED by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Erbil Airport to Madinah Airport.
Handy information about Erbil Airport (EBL)
80% of flights departing from Erbil Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from EBL.
To reach Erbil Airport from central Erbil, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to EBL? If you've booked an early flight from Erbil Airport to Madinah Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Madinah Airport (MED)
If you have a late Erbil Airport to Madinah Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near MED:
Explore without limits with a Madinah Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Budget and experience more of Madinah and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Madinah Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Madinah Airport (MED)
September is the most popular month for flights from Erbil Airport to Madinah Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Madinah in March.
Book your flight from Erbil Airport to Madinah Airport for August if you'd like to visit Madinah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EBL to MED in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Madinah. Around 338 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Mecca is another sought-after destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 338 kilometres south of Madinah. No journey is complete without dropping by Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.
