Melbourne MEL to Erbil EBL Flights

Flights from Melbourne to Erbil generally leave from Melbourne and arrive in Erbil.

Melbourne is 22.6 km away from Melbourne city centre and Erbil is 9.8 km from Erbil city centre.

Since neither Melbourne nor Erbil are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of Australia and Iraq. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

There is a time difference of 8 h in winter and 7 h in summer between Melbourne and Erbil.

The best events to attend in Erbil include:

• Erbil International Book Fair, a major cultural event showcasing local and international literature
• Erbil Spring Festival, a celebration of the arrival of spring with various activities and performances
• Kurdish New Year (Newroz), marking the first day of spring and the Kurdish New Year with traditional festivities
• Erbil International Film Festival, an annual event promoting cinema from Iraq and around the world.

The best holidays to experience in Erbil include:

• Eid al-Fitr, a significant religious holiday marking the end of Ramadan with communal prayers and feasting
• Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic festival commemorating the willingness to sacrifice for faith, celebrated with family gatherings and meals
• Ashura, a day of reflection and mourning observed with various cultural practices and community events.

The best seasons to visit Erbil are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Erbil is during March-May or September-November.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.