Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, making Erbil two hours ahead of Basel.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your BSL to EBL flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Erbil International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BSL and EBL:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
ج.م. 7,349 is the best price for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Erbil International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 15,178. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BSL to EBL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Erbil International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Of all flights leaving EuroAirport Swiss, 76.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Basel to EuroAirport Swiss is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Erbil International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BSL:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an EuroAirport Swiss to Erbil International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Erbil International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz to explore Erbil and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Erbil International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Erbil. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the most popular month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Erbil International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Erbil in April.
Book your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Erbil International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Erbil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BSL to EBL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered once you've seen Erbil. Around 322 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Mosul is another essential stop in Iraq and is around 80 kilometres west of Erbil. No journey is complete without experiencing Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
