Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport (EBL). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are Kuala Lumpur's main airports.
Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Kuala Lumpur to EBL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to EBL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
From central Kuala Lumpur, KUL is approximately 64 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and EBL:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in around 1 hour and 32 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 27 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to EBL, stay in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Erbil. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
For a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport, Rs99,929 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just Rs199,844. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to EBL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Erbil in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Kuala Lumpur to EBL in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between 1ºC and 14ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport.
More about Erbil
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Erbil right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Erbil International Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Erbil is to explore its leading attractions. Some highlights include Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum.
Complete your Erbil trip with a car rental
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