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Only flydubai operates flights between Dubai and Erbil.

Flights from Dubai to Erbil usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Erbil Intl (EBL).

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

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: 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 Dubai to Erbil.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £324 return via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared with £362 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and flydubai. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Connecting flights from Dubai to Erbil most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Dubai to Erbil route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £306 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £425, a difference of £119. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Erbil flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 04:40 and lands at 07:50
• Latest: departs at 13:55 and lands at 17:05.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

A direct flight from Dubai to Erbil takes 3h 10m, covering 1,015 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £299 to £629. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Erbil are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £2,087, which is 1,038% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 37m, compared to 6h 48m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Erbil is 1 hour behind Dubai (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Dubai to Erbil range from £305 to £429, with an average of £358 over the past 12 months. Anything below £305 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Erbil flights:

• • flydubai
• • Emirates