Traveling from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Erbil International Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Erbil's timezone is UTC+3, making Erbil one hour behind Sharjah.
Every week, there are six Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, select the 09:45 Air Arabia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 11:40 with Air Arabia.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SHJ to EBL flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Air Arabia has direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Erbil — and maybe even more of Iraq if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Arabia.
With a reliable 95.24% of services arriving as planned, Air Arabia has the best on-time record for SHJ to EBL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SHJ and EBL:
Hamad International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight is $212. A round-trip fare is currently $324. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SHJ to EBL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Organize your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SHJ to EBL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Of the flights that depart from Sharjah International Airport, 76.09% land on time at their destination.
Sharjah International Airport is around 7 miles from central Sharjah. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near SHJ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Book a hotel close to EBL if you have a late Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with an Erbil International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Hertz and find adventure across Erbil and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Erbil International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
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)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Erbil based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Erbil International Airport for July if you want to visit Erbil during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 75ºF and 111ºF.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SHJ to EBL in January. Temperatures average between 34ºF and 57ºF then.
Explore more of Iraq
You've done Erbil, now it's time to discover more of Iraq. Journey about 200 miles south to Baghdad to tick off its top attractions. From Baghdad Tower to Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Iraq, head for Mosul, about 50 miles west of Erbil. Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city are key reasons to visit.