Erbil to Tabuk flights
Tabuk lies 1,112 km (691 mi) south-west of Erbil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.
| Erbil | Tabuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 667,000 |
| Elevation | 429 m (1,407 ft) | 768 m (2,520 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | EBL, 8 km out | TUU, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tabuk
Crossing from Iraq into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Tabuk
Tabuk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport | TUU | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,991 ft | 2,551 ft |
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Staying in Tabuk
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Tabuk. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (14), and 1 are five-star. Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 23,808 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tabuk from Erbil?
1,112 km (691 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Erbil.
How long does it take to get from Erbil to Tabuk by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Erbil and Tabuk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Erbil to Tabuk flights?
Typically Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU).
What currency do I need in Tabuk?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Tabuk?
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Tabuk, 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.