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How to get fromCairo to Iraqi Kurdistanby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane CAI - EBL
    2. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $321–1,331

  2. Fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane CAI - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    11h 33m
    $178–612

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,440.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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.

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