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Connecting route · Egypt → Iraq

Flights from Cairo to Erbil

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Erbil. The easiest way is one stop via Amman or Beirut, about 4h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 12m
CAIEBLAMM

Cairo to Erbil at a glance

Fastest journey4h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amman or Beirut

Best ways to fly from Cairo to Erbil

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) EBL
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Jordan Aviation · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~4h 12m
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CAI Beirut (BEY) EBL
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, UR Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 13m
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CAI Istanbul (IST) EBL
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 48m
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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
1,369 km850 miles
Journey time
4h 12mestimate
Time difference
+1hErbil vs Cairo
Currency in Erbil
USD
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → EBL

Flights from Cairo to Erbil: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Erbil?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amman, Beirut and Istanbul. 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 Erbil?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,369 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Erbil?
The best connecting points are Amman (AMM), Beirut (BEY) and Istanbul (IST). Air Cairo flies both legs via Amman, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Erbil?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Erbil: Erbil International Airport (EBL).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Erbil?
Erbil is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.

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