Flying from Seattle to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Seattle to Erbil International Airport (EBL). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
The timezone in Erbil is UTC+3, which is ten hours ahead of Seattle. Erbil International Airport is located in Erbil.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to EBL, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Whether you're hoping to explore another city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Seattle to EBL.
Located around 23 kilometres from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA arrive on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to EBL flight:
About Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Erbil International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EBL instead:
Grab an Erbil International Airport rental car and discover Erbil and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to Erbil International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Erbil International Airport is RM2,213. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,903. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to EBL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Seattle to Erbil International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Erbil. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Erbil International Airport (EBL), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Seattle to EBL plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Erbil to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Erbil International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Erbil
Start your Erbil trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Erbil International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Mamounia Skybar and Jalil Khayat Mosque are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Erbil itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to ERBIL Lifestyle.
Explore more of Iraq
Tozkhurmato is just one of the many places in Iraq waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Erbil. Around 161 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Hassan Pasha Mosque, جامع الوهاب - The Wahab Mosque and Anfal Park.
Al Miqdādīyah is another sought-after destination in Iraq and is around 274 kilometres south of Erbil. No journey is complete without experiencing A mosque and the Shiite shrine Muqdadiyah, جامع نازندة خاتون and الجزرة الوسطية.
