Traveling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, making Erbil eight hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to make your MEL to EBL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Erbil International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport is a sought-after stop between MEL and EBL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
$599 is the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,074. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEL to EBL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Erbil International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 15 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Erbil International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Erbil International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near EBL:
Travel at your own pace with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and discover more of Erbil and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Erbil International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil International Airport is roughly 7 miles from the center of Erbil. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Erbil International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Erbil in April.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Erbil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 75ºF and 111ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 34ºF and 57ºF. Look for cheap tickets from MEL to EBL around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Baghdad is just one of the many cities in Iraq waiting to be explored after you've experienced Erbil. Around 200 miles away to the south, check out popular attractions including Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
If there's time to check out another corner of Iraq, consider Mosul, roughly 50 miles west of Erbil. Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city are the start of reasons to visit.
