There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane, taxi, or car
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Fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane CAI - EBL
- Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi
6h 8m$431–881Fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive
cheapest- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane CAI - ISU
- Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar
10h 52m$267–861
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Iraqi Kurdistan is to fly and drive which costs $260 - $900 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Iraqi Kurdistan is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs $430 - $900.
The distance between Cairo and Iraqi Kurdistan is 1441 km.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Cairo to Iraqi Kurdistan, including transfers.
Iraqi Kurdistan is 30 min ahead of Cairo. It is currently 4:27 AM in Cairo and 4:57 AM in Iraqi Kurdistan.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Iraqi Kurdistan, Arbīl, Iraq?
There is no direct connection from Cairo to Iraqi Kurdistan. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL), then take the taxi to Iraqi Kurdistan. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Sulaymaniyah (ISU), then drive to Iraqi Kurdistan.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,100
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–950
- Website
- mea.com.lb
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Erbil International Airport via Beirut
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,400
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–850
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,500
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