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Only MEA operates flights between Beirut and Erbil.

Flights from Beirut to Erbil usually depart from Beirut (BEY) and arrive at Erbil Intl (EBL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• MEA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Beirut to Erbil.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £241 return via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared with £284 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £58–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by MEA and UR Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Connecting flights from Beirut to Erbil most commonly pass through:

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 93% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) – 7% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Beirut to Erbil route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 56%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £219 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £488 – a £270 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Beirut to Erbil:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 14:00
• Latest: departs at 12:15 and lands at 14:15.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

A direct flight from Beirut to Erbil takes 2h 00m, covering 507 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route were fairly steady, ranging from about £458 to £470. The highest observed fare was only about 2% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Beirut to Erbil are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £176, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 41m, compared to 11h 07m via Antalya (AYT).

Erbil Intl Airport (EBL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Fox
• Sixt

Return flights from Beirut to Erbil range from £217 to £299, with an average of £275 over the past 12 months. Anything below £217 counts as a good deal.