Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, making Erbil two hours ahead of Madrid.
Your MAD to EBL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Erbil International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and EBL:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Currently, ج.م. 5,432 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 12,487. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to EBL if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Erbil International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights taking off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you're getting in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Erbil International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near EBL:
Grab an Erbil International Airport rental car and explore Erbil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Erbil International Airport around two weeks ahead.
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 around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Erbil International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Erbil based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Erbil International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to EBL in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've experienced Erbil. Around 322 kilometres away to the south, its best 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 a visit to Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.
