To Erbil flight information
Arrival airport |
Erbil International Airport |
|---|---|
Time zone |
UTC+3 |
Currency |
Iraqi Dinar (IQD) |
Low season |
June |
High season |
April |
Spoken languages |
Kurdish, Arabic |
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Travel to Erbil
Erbil is a city in Iraq. With a population of 897 000 it is the 7th city in Iraq. The closest airport to Erbil is Erbil International Ariport, which is 12.8 km from the city centre.
Erbil has an Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cold and cloudy winters. The average temperature in summer is 33 °C with highs of 41 °C. In winter, average temperature is 9 °C with lows of 4 °C.
Erbil is well known for its citadel which is included in UNESCO World Heritage with popular tourist attractions including Citadel of Erbil, Jalil Khayat Mosque and Kurdish Textile Museum.
Famous local dishes include Dolma, which is prepared with chard leaves instead of the traditional grape leaves, a mixture of rice and minced meat wrapped in leaves and stewed with animal fat, sheep ribs, spices, lemon juice, tomato paste and pomegranate molasses. and Maklouba, which is made of seared meat, alongside vegetables including fried aubergines, bell peppers and green beans.
Erbil Airport
Erbil International Airport (EIA), situated approximately 7 km north of Erbil’s centre in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The airport has quickly become a major transport hub. It is the largest and busiest airport in Kurdistan, offering comprehensive services. To reach the city centre from EIA, passengers can hire a car from local companies operating within the airport or take a taxi from the stand outside the terminal. Private transfers are also available, and there’s a shuttle bus linking the terminal to the car park. The airport provides both short-stay (up to 24 hours) and long-stay parking facilities. Inside, travellers can enjoy various amenities including restaurants, cafes, gift and duty-free shops, a bank, bureau de change, a prayer room, and first aid facilities.
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When is the best time to visit Erbil?
Erbil, with its continental Mediterranean climate, experiences very hot and dry summers, along with cool and rainy winters. Therefore, late summer or autumn are the ideal times to visit due to the more pleasant weather. Erbil is marked by historical landmarks and a growing tourist presence, making it a significant destination. Another great time is spring, particularly from March to April, when the Kurdish New Year, Nowruz, celebrates the spring equinox. The scenery during this period is spectacular. Key events include the International Erbil Festival in March and the International Theatre Festival in December, each showcasing the city’s vibrant cultural scene.
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