Popular in | July |
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Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $1,544 |
Round-trip from | $978 |
One-way from | $545 |
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$978 - $1,478
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Price
New York John F Kennedy IntlErbil Intl
JFK - EBL
JFKEBL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 8/5
1 stop26h 10m
Erbil Intl
Tue 10/1
1 stop20h 05m
NewarkErbil Intl
EWR - EBL
EWREBL
Newark
Thu 9/19
1 stop25h 40m
Erbil Intl
Sun 10/6
1 stop25h 45m
New York John F Kennedy IntlErbil Intl
JFK - EBL
JFKEBL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 8/4
1 stop19h 30m
Erbil Intl
Tue 10/1
1 stop26h 45m
NewarkErbil Intl
EWR - EBL
EWREBL
Newark
Fri 9/20
2 stops57h 00m
Erbil Intl
Mon 10/7
1 stop28h 55m
NewarkErbil Intl
EWR - EBL
EWREBL
Newark
Fri 9/20
2 stops32h 17m
Erbil Intl
Mon 10/7
3 stops26h 45m
NewarkErbil Intl
EWR - EBL
EWREBL
Newark
Mon 8/5
2 stops33h 00m
Erbil Intl
Tue 10/1
2 stops35h 25m
NewarkErbil Intl
EWR - EBL
EWREBL
Newark
Mon 8/5
1 stop33h 20m
Erbil Intl
Tue 10/1
1 stop34h 40m
New York LaGuardiaErbil Intl
LGA - EBL
LGAEBL
New York LaGuardia
Mon 8/5
2 stops22h 30m
Erbil Intl
Tue 10/1
2 stops41h 49m
NewarkErbil Intl
EWR - EBL
EWREBL
Newark
Tue 7/9
2 stops35h 30m
Erbil Intl
Tue 7/16
2 stops30h 40m
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Entertainment
Food
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Reviews
The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Comfort
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Entertainment
Food
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The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
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Entertainment
Food
Boarding
Overall
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The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Comfort
Crew
Entertainment
Food
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Comfort
Crew
Entertainment
Food
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
Comfort
Crew
Entertainment
Food
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.
The ancient city of Erbil is in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and its famous Citadel is thought to be the oldest continually occupied habitat in the world. Visiting a city that dates back approximately 7000 years is a thrilling experience and with historic sites and a terrific cultural mix it’s a wonderful vacation choice.
The impressive Citadel has three main quarters – Saray, Taki and Topkhana, and you’ll find the city souk here where you can buy everything from smartphones to Kurdish crafts. While you’re in the Citadel, the Kurdish Textile Centre is worth seeing for gorgeous antique rugs and a good gift shop where you can buy high quality locally-made souvenirs. Shopping is a popular pastime in the city, and you’ll discover designer brands, antique stores and speciality shops in the Family Mall, Majidi Mall, Hawler Mall and several others.
Explore the unique culture and history of the city during a visit to the Syriac Civilisation Museum or the Erbil Heritage Museum. Be sure to take a look at the magnificent Central Mosque, or plan a visit to Minaret Park to see the 118 ft (36m) tall Mudhafaria Minaret which dates from King Muzaffar Al-Din Abu Sa’eed Al-Kawkaboori’s reign at the end of the 12th century. There is also a beautiful turquoise tiled minaret nearby.
Take the cable car from Minaret Park to Shanidar Park for exciting views over the city, or enjoy a coffee in a street cafe as you watch the world go by in a city that is one of the world’s oldest and most interesting.
Summer heat can be extreme, so the city is best avoided during the months of May to September if you prefer cooler conditions. Winter in Erbil is short and sometimes wet, but temperatures never get uncomfortable between November and February, so it’s a good period to plan a stay – particularly at Christmas when the malls are decorated for the festive season. You can also try skiing and zip-lining on Korek Mountain or stay in one of the comfortable mountain cottages. The best time to visit is March or April when the parks, hills and nearby mountains are green, and the days are warm and pleasant. March is also when locals welcome the Kurdish New Year, and you can take part in exciting Newroz Festivities.
Local school vacations and an influx of vacationers from Iraq and other Arab countries means that the peak time months of May to September are also the most expensive time to visit. The low season is from February to March and it’s the best time to look for cheap flights to the city. This doesn’t however, apply to October as you might expect. October is one of the busiest times in the city as business visitors come for the Erbil International Trade Fair at the Beirut Exhibition Centre, one of the Middle East’s most modern and sophisticated trade show venues. Christmas school holidays, the festive season and the ski and winter sports opportunities nearby see a rise in demand for flights to the city from December to March, but it is possible to find good deals at any time of year.
Many three and four star hotels employ private drivers for the use of their guests, and although local bus services are limited there are plenty of taxis to choose from. Women may prefer to use the PNK taxis which are specifically for women and have female drivers, and you’ll be expected to negotiate fares with any of the local taxis before boarding.