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Connecting route · Egypt → Iraq

Flights from Cairo to Baghdad

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Baghdad. 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
CAIBGWAMM

Cairo to Baghdad at a glance

Fastest journey4h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amman or Beirut

Best ways to fly from Cairo to Baghdad

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

1
CAI Amman (AMM) BGW
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Jordan Aviation · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~4h 04m
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CAI Beirut (BEY) BGW
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, UR Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 13m
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CAI Jeddah (JED) BGW
Leg 1: Air Cairo · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Saudia
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
+1hBaghdad vs Cairo
Currency in Baghdad
USD
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → BGW

Flights from Cairo to Baghdad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Baghdad?
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 Cairo to Baghdad?
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 Cairo and Baghdad?
The best connecting points are Amman (AMM), Beirut (BEY) and Jeddah (JED). Air Cairo flies both legs via Amman, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Baghdad?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Baghdad?
Baghdad is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.

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