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Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Erbil usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Erbil Intl (EBL).

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

• UR Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• FlexFlight: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Erbil:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £409 return via Berlin Brandenburg (BER), compared with £610 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Erbil most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 10% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the London Gatwick Airport to Erbil route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £495 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £648, a difference of £152. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Erbil route, 76% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £576. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Erbil takes 0h 00m, covering 2,387 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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Erbil are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £163, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

UR Airlines is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Erbil flights. 24% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 02m, compared to 10h 49m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 11h 09m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Erbil is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Arabian Time vs British 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 London Gatwick Airport to Erbil range from £465 to £676, with an average of £576 over the past 12 months. Anything below £465 counts as a good deal.