EBL · Layover Guide
Arbil
Stop in Arbil.
Best layover: 4–12hhistorycultureshopping
Visa on arrival · US passport
Places to stay
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Why Arbil scores 42
Airport qualityLounges, facilities, routing
42DiscoverThings to do in the city
30EaseTransit ease, visa access
28- 01Erbil Citadel (Qalat Erbil), one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements
- 02Shar Park and the surrounding bazaar district in central Erbil
- 03Jalil Khayat Mosque, a striking modern landmark near the citadel
- 04Erbil's Textile Bazaar (Qaysari Bazaar) for traditional Kurdish crafts and spices
- 05Minare Park and the historic Mudhafaria Minaret
Experiences in Arbil
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