There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Baghdad by plane or car
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Fly to Baghdad International Airport
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW)plane CAI - BGW
5h 38m$221–491Fly to Al Najaf International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)plane CAI - NJF
- Drive from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Baghdadcar
9h 41m$128–662
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Baghdad is to fly which costs $220 - $500 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Baghdad is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $220 - $500.
The distance between Cairo and Baghdad is 1325 km.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cairo to Baghdad, including transfers.
There are 96+ hotels available in Baghdad.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Baghdad, Iraq?
Nile Air, Egyptair, and Royal Jordanian fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) twice daily.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Baghdad International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–430
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–750
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Beirut
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–750
- Website
- nileair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Baghdad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–500
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–850
- Website
- urairlines.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Al Najaf International Airport via Beirut
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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