Erbil International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code

EBL

ICAO Code

ORER

Airport Type

Large Airport

Class

International

Erbil International Airport (EBL) serves Erbil (Hewler) and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The airport operates from a modern passenger terminal complex handling scheduled international and regional flights.

Terminal Guide for Erbil International Airport #

A single main passenger terminal handles both arrivals and departures for international and regional services. Check‑in, security and immigration are located within the same terminal building with standard airport facilities.

Getting to and From Erbil International Airport #

Transfers between the airport and Erbil city centre are by taxi, hotel shuttle or private car; there is no rail link. The drive to central Erbil is short to moderate depending on traffic and security checks. Car hire is available at the terminal.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Erbil International Airport #

Facilities include cafés, small retail outlets and basic services such as ATMs and currency exchange. Wi‑Fi is commonly available in passenger areas; lounges are airline‑operated or pay‑in. Accessibility assistance can be arranged through airlines or the airport desk.

Tips for Erbil International Airport #

Arrange airport pickup with hotels or a trusted local taxi service - drivers will need ID checks in some areas.
Expect a relatively short drive from Erbil city centre; traffic is lighter outside peak commute hours.
Carry a printed copy of your onward details and hotel address for immigration and taxi drivers.

Weather & Climate near Erbil International Airport #

Climate

Erbil International Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 42°C. Moderate rainfall (572 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 98 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberOctoberMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

50°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 11°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

116 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 14°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

107 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

97 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 23°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

13.0h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

17° – 31°

38%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

26 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.0h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

22° – 38°

22%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

14.5h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

34°C

Temperature

26° – 42°

17%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

14.2h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

33°C

Temperature

25° – 42°

17%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

20° – 37°

20%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

13° – 29°

32%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

7° – 20°

51%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.6h daylight

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