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

• Earliest: departs at 16:20 and lands at 18:20
• Latest: departs at 16:20 and lands at 18:20.

The flight takes about 2h.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Erbil takes 2h, covering 2,388 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.

Return flights from London to Erbil range from £376 to £670, with an average of £526 over the past 12 months. Anything below £376 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of £526. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £372 return via Hamburg (HAM), compared with £620 for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£51 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £241 to £1,746. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London to Erbil are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £210, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Erbil Intl Airport (EBL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £34 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Avis
• Fox
• Sixt

Flights from London to Erbil may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Erbil Intl (EBL).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 to Erbil route, 76% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from London to Erbil. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £496 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £567, a difference of £71.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only UR Airlines operates flights between London and Erbil.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 48m, compared to 9h 17m via Istanbul (IST) and 9h 27m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Erbil is 3 hours ahead of London (Arabian Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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

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.

If you arrive at Erbil Airport late at night, you have the option of staying at nearby hotels before continuing your journey. For example, Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa is only a short taxi journey away from the airport and has a 24-hour front desk for those arriving late.

There are many car hire companies to pick from when you arrive at Erbil Airport. For example, Avis and Hertz both have branches only a short walk from the main terminal once you’ve passed through immigration and luggage collection.

When flying from a London airport to Erbil Airport, it’s possible to choose a flight that produces lower carbon emissions. For example, if you fly with Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, your flight will emit about 599 kg of carbon dioxide per passenger, instead of the industry average of 1,379 kg.

If you're flying from London to Erbil for business, you might want to work during the journey. You can get a flight that provides you with Wi-Fi throughout. For instance, Qatar Airways operates an indirect flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) that has an internet connection.