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Connecting route · Iraq → Egypt

Flights from Baghdad to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Baghdad to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Amman or Beirut, about 4h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 04m
BGWCAIAMM

Baghdad to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey4h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amman or Beirut

Best ways to fly from Baghdad to Cairo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BGW Amman (AMM) CAI
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Jordan Aviation
One airline, one ticket ~4h 04m
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BGW Beirut (BEY) CAI
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, UR Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban
One airline, one ticket ~4h 13m
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BGW Jeddah (JED) CAI
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Air Cairo
Self-transfer likely ~6h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,294 km804 miles
Journey time
4h 04mestimate
Time difference
-1hCairo vs Baghdad
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
BGW → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Baghdad to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Baghdad to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amman, Beirut and Jeddah. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Baghdad to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,294 km.
Where do you change planes between Baghdad and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Amman (AMM), Beirut (BEY) and Jeddah (JED). Iraqi Airways flies both legs via Amman, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baghdad and Cairo?
Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Baghdad and Cairo?
Cairo is 1 hour behind Baghdad.

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