Travelling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport take 2 hours. Erbil and Madinah are in the same timezone (UTC+3), meaning you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
Flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport start at 00:20 — the earliest with Iraqi Airways. The last departure is the 23:40 option with Iraqi Airways. In total, there are 3 services every week between MED and EBL.
Flying over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between MED and EBL:
Hamad International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Esenboga International Airport
Before reserving your cheap ticket from MED to EBL, check whether you need a visa to enter Iraq. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated often. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport is $480. The cheapest price for a return flight is $892. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from MED to EBL by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MED to EBL. You don't need to check every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll update you as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The journey from central Madinah to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near MED. Whether you've booked an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Consider booking a hotel close to EBL if you're on a late flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Erbil. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 22 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Erbil. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Erbil is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Erbil International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MED to EBL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Erbil
Start your Erbil trip right by finding an amazing stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from MED to EBL, check out our range of hotel options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Sami Abdulrahman Park, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Syriac Heritage Museum are among the things you can't miss in Erbil.
Complete your Erbil trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Erbil International Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Erbil.