EBL
Erbil International Airport
Erbil · IraqICAO ORER
Erbil International Airport (EBL) is an airport serving Erbil, Iraq, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 36° 14' 15.4" N, 43° 57' 47.5" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,341 feet (409 meters) above sea level. With 20 direct destinations served by 20 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Baghdad (GMT+3).
Destinations
20
Airlines
20
Elevation ft
1,341/ 409m
Asia/Baghdad
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
EBL
ICAO Code
ORER
City
Erbil
Country
Iraq
Elevation
1,341 ft
Local Time
08:31 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:36.2376°
Longitude:43.9632°
Popular Routes from EBL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMM | Amman, Jordan | 553 mi | 1h 33m | short-haul | 227 kg | View |
| ARN | Stockholm, Sweden | 1,992 mi | 4h 26m | medium-haul | 500 kg | View |
| ESB | Ankara, Turkey | 654 mi | 1h 44m | short-haul | 269 kg | View |
| ADA | Adana, Turkey | 485 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 199 kg | View |
| BEY | Beirut, Lebanon | 508 mi | 1h 28m | short-haul | 209 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1,015 mi | 2h 35m | medium-haul | 255 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 890 mi | 2h 11m | short-haul | 365 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 2,201 mi | 4h 50m | medium-haul | 553 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1,032 mi | 2h 37m | medium-haul | 259 kg | View |
| AYT | Antalya, Turkey | 733 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 301 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at EBL
20 active airlines serving Erbil International Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Atlasjet
KKTurkey
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Germania
STGermany
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Maastricht Airlines
W2Netherlands
Mahan Air
W5Iran
Middle East Airlines
MELebanon
Pegasus Airlines
PCTurkey
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Royal Falcon
RLJordan
Royal Jordanian
RJJordan
Transavia Holland
HVNetherlands
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Zoom Airlines
Z4Canada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Erbil International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosul International Airport | OSM | Mosul | Iraq | 74 km |
| Sulaymaniyah International Airport | ISU | Sulaymaniyah | Iraq | 143 km |
| Urmia Airport | OMH | Uromiyeh | Iran | 187 km |
| Van Ferit Melen Airport | VAN | Van | Turkey | 254 km |
| Khoy Airport | KHY | Khoy | Iran | 259 km |
| Baghdad International Airport | BGW | Baghdad | Iraq | 331 km |
| Iğdır Airport | IGD | Igdir | Turkey | 415 km |
| Sanandaj Airport | SDG | Sanandaj | Iran | 297 km |
Other Airports in Iraq
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 36° 14' 15.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 43° 57' 47.5" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 36.237598
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 43.963200
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Baghdad
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,341 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 409 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Erbil International Airport?
The IATA code for Erbil International Airport is EBL, and its ICAO code is ORER. The airport is located in Erbil, Iraq.
How many destinations can you fly to from EBL?
There are 20 direct destinations available from Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Erbil, Iraq.
What airlines fly from EBL?
There are 20 airlines operating from EBL, including Air Arabia, Atlasjet, Austrian Airlines, Egyptair, Emirates, and more.
What timezone is Erbil International Airport in?
Erbil International Airport is in the Asia/Baghdad timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Erbil International Airport?
Erbil International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,341 feet (409 meters) above sea level.
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