Beirut to Erbil flights
Erbil lies 815 km (507 mi) east of Beirut, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beirut | Erbil | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Iraq |
| Population | 1.9 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | 429 m (1,407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | BEY, 8 km out | EBL, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Erbil
Crossing from Lebanon into Iraq: money changes from the Pound to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beirut
Beirut is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Erbil
Erbil is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kirkuk International Airport (KIK, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 8 km (5 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,809 ft | 1,061 ft |
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Staying in Erbil
Our booking partner lists 64 places to stay in Erbil. Of the 60 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (24), and 21 are five-star. Across 48 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 18,070 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Erbil from Beirut?
815 km (507 mi) in a straight line, east of Beirut.
How long does it take to get from Beirut to Erbil by air?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beirut and Erbil?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beirut to Erbil flights?
Typically Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Erbil International Airport (EBL); Erbil also has KIK.
What currency do I need in Erbil?
The Dinar (IQD).
Where can I stay in Erbil?
Our booking partner lists 64 places to stay in Erbil, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.