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No, unfortunately you cannot currently get a direct flight between these two cities, however there are lots of options for indirect routes that only require one change. You can fly with Pegasus Airlines from Stansted Airport, Egypt Air from Heathrow Airport or Turkish Airlines from Gatwick Airport, all of which require one transfer to complete the flight. London Luton Airport also offers flights with one transfer, but this requires a self-transfer, so you will have to check your baggage in twice.

Yes, you can speed up the time it takes to get through security by opting for a fast track security pass at the airports. You will need to book these at least 24h in advance of arriving at the airport for your flight. At Luton Airport, this costs about £4 per person, at Stansted Airport and Gatwick Airport it’s around £5 each, whilst at Heathrow it’s more expensive at about £12.50 per pass.

Yes, you can stay at an airport hotel the night before your flight, which is a great idea, especially if your flight is departing early. If you’re flying with EGYPTAIR from Heathrow, you will need to be at Terminal 2, so you could opt for Aerotel, which is very close to the terminal building. At Gatwick, Turkish Airlines fly from the South Terminal, so you could stay at a hotel such as the Travelodge, whilst at Stansted Airport, Holiday Inn is only a short walk from the terminal building.

One option at the airport is to get a taxi from the taxi rank outside the front of the terminal building, which will cost about 22000 IQD (11 GBP). Alternatively, there is a free shuttle bus that will take you to the parking area, should you have arranged a pickup or if you’re meeting friends or family.

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

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

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 11% of one-stop connections

Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the London Heathrow Airport to Erbil route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £514 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £566, a difference of £52. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of £538. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil takes 0h 00m, covering 2,402 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 £330 to £2,166. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Erbil are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £266, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 50m, compared to 9h 17m via Istanbul (IST) and 9h 27m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Erbil is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Erbil range from £431 to £665, with an average of £538 over the past 12 months. Anything below £431 counts as a good deal.