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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Iraqi Kurdistan by plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Fly Cairo International Airport to Erbil International Airport, taxi

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    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 8m
    $321–1,331

  2. Fly Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah, drive

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    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane plane CAI - ISU
    2. Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Iraqi Kurdistancar car
    10h 53m
    $207–711

  3. Train to Alexandria, fly to Erbil International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane plane ALY - EBL
    3. Take the taxi from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Iraqi Kurdistantaxi taxi
    11h 57m
    $332–812

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,440.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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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