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Connecting route · Iraq → Egypt

Flights from Erbil to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Erbil to Cairo. 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
EBLCAIAMM

Erbil to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey4h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amman or Beirut

Best ways to fly from Erbil to Cairo

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

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EBL Amman (AMM) CAI
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Jordan Aviation
One airline, one ticket ~4h 12m
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EBL Beirut (BEY) CAI
Leg 1: 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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EBL Istanbul (IST) CAI
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, 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
-1hCairo vs Erbil
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
EBL → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Erbil to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Erbil to Cairo?
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 Erbil to Cairo?
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 Erbil and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Amman (AMM), Beirut (BEY) and Istanbul (IST). Iraqi Airways flies both legs via Amman, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Erbil and Cairo?
Erbil: Erbil International Airport (EBL). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Erbil and Cairo?
Cairo is 1 hour behind Erbil.

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