Flying from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Erbil Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Ankara.
Pack your suitcase and choose from four weekly Ankara Esenboga Airport to Erbil Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ESB to EBL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
AJet is your gateway to exploring Erbil (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Iraq!). Check out the direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Erbil Airport offered by this popular airline.
AJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Pegasus Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for ESB to EBL flights, with 83.78% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Erbil Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ESB and EBL:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
78% of flights that leave from Ankara Esenboga Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Ankara Esenboga Airport from central Ankara, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near ESB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Erbil Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)
If you're getting in on a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Erbil Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near EBL:
Grab a Erbil Airport rental car and discover Erbil and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Erbil Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Erbil Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil Airport to the centre of Erbil has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)
The quietest month for a flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Erbil Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Erbil based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Erbil Airport for July if you'd like to explore Erbil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 44ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ESB to EBL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Iraq you should also see. About 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a visit to Baghdad will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
Around 80 kilometres west of Erbil, Mosul is another favourite stop in Iraq. No visit is complete without checking out Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).
