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Budget
£213 - £476
Route
Depart
Return
Price
London StanstedErbil Intl
STN - EBL
STNEBL
London Stansted
Wed 12/6
1 stop13h 15m
Erbil Intl
Fri 28/6
1 stop11h 15m
London StanstedErbil Intl
STN - EBL
STNEBL
London Stansted
Wed 12/6
1 stop13h 15m
Erbil Intl
Thu 27/6
1 stop11h 10m
London StanstedErbil Intl
STN - EBL
STNEBL
London Stansted
Thu 13/6
1 stop9h 15m
Erbil Intl
Thu 4/7
1 stop15h 00m
London StanstedErbil Intl
STN - EBL
STNEBL
London Stansted
Wed 12/6
1 stop13h 15m
Erbil Intl
Fri 28/6
2 stops20h 30m
London StanstedErbil Intl
STN - EBL
STNEBL
London Stansted
Fri 11/10
2 stops17h 10m
Erbil Intl
Sat 19/10
1 stop10h 55m
London HeathrowErbil Intl
LHR - EBL
LHREBL
London Heathrow
Mon 2/9
1 stop7h 00m
Erbil Intl
Sat 12/10
1 stop7h 40m
London HeathrowErbil Intl
LHR - EBL
LHREBL
London Heathrow
Tue 3/9
1 stop12h 20m
Erbil Intl
Sun 13/10
1 stop9h 15m
London HeathrowErbil Intl
LHR - EBL
LHREBL
London Heathrow
Mon 21/10
2 stops16h 35m
Erbil Intl
Mon 18/11
2 stops9h 10m
London GatwickErbil Intl
LGW - EBL
LGWEBL
London Gatwick
Thu 22/8
1 stop25h 35m
Erbil Intl
Wed 25/9
1 stop8h 20m
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
The boarding was nice, the staff were helpful and hard-working, the seats were OK. However, I was surprised that the entertainment system was not working all along the flight although it was available. Also, this is the first MEA plane that I have seen without any business-class seats.. Finally, the food was very basic (2 small sandwiches, cheese & chicken, one cake, and orange juice).
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
The boarding was nice, the staff were helpful and hard-working, the seats were OK. However, I was surprised that the entertainment system was not working all along the flight although it was available. Also, this is the first MEA plane that I have seen without any business-class seats.. Finally, the food was very basic (2 small sandwiches, cheese & chicken, one cake, and orange juice).
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
The boarding was nice, the staff were helpful and hard-working, the seats were OK. However, I was surprised that the entertainment system was not working all along the flight although it was available. Also, this is the first MEA plane that I have seen without any business-class seats.. Finally, the food was very basic (2 small sandwiches, cheese & chicken, one cake, and orange juice).
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
The boarding was nice, the staff were helpful and hard-working, the seats were OK. However, I was surprised that the entertainment system was not working all along the flight although it was available. Also, this is the first MEA plane that I have seen without any business-class seats.. Finally, the food was very basic (2 small sandwiches, cheese & chicken, one cake, and orange juice).
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
The boarding was nice, the staff were helpful and hard-working, the seats were OK. However, I was surprised that the entertainment system was not working all along the flight although it was available. Also, this is the first MEA plane that I have seen without any business-class seats.. Finally, the food was very basic (2 small sandwiches, cheese & chicken, one cake, and orange juice).
Boarding
Comfort
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
The boarding was nice, the staff were helpful and hard-working, the seats were OK. However, I was surprised that the entertainment system was not working all along the flight although it was available. Also, this is the first MEA plane that I have seen without any business-class seats.. Finally, the food was very basic (2 small sandwiches, cheese & chicken, one cake, and orange juice).
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 holiday 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, which will appeal to many who book flights to Erbil. Throughout the city 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.
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.
Erbil International Airport (EBL) boasts one of the world’s longest runways at 15,748 ft (4,800m). The airport is a short drive from the city centre and several taxi firms cover the route. However, be aware that you will pay considerably more for English speaking drivers, and that a price should be agreed before you board. Some local hotels run private car or mini bus services to pick guests up from the airport