Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Basra?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Basra and London, Manchester, Copenhagen, Istanbul, Melbourne, Helsinki, Dublin, Calgary, Kochi, Baghdad, Rome, Madrid, Brussels, Islamabad, Sydney, Amman, Amsterdam, Boston, Belgrade, Munich.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairo and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Jeddah, Riyadh, Sharm El Sheikh, Amman, Hurghada, Glasgow, Luxor, Dammam, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Medina, Dubai, Kuwait City, Edinburgh, Aswan, Istanbul, Madrid.

Question 3

What airports are near Basra?

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The main airport in Basra is Basra International. It is also served by Kuwait International, Basra International.

Question 4

What airports are near Cairo?

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The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Alexandria International Airport.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Basra and Cairo?

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Currently, you can fly between Basra and Cairo with Fly Dubai, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, flynas, Royal Jordanian.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Basra and Cairo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Basra and Cairo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 7

What flights operate between Basra and Cairo?

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Traveling between Basra and Cairo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Basra?

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There are a number of airports in and around Basra. The main one is Basra International and other nearby airports include Kuwait International, Basra International

Question 9

How many airports are there near Cairo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Alexandria International Airport.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Basra and Cairo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Basra, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Basra and Cairo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Basra and Cairo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Basra, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Basra and Cairo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£248
Cheapest round-trip	£418
Average round-trip	£562
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Fly Dubai

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (official white taxis)	30-60 min	E£250 – E£400; metered or fixed fare; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber	30-60 min	E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless and app-based travel
Careem	30-60 min	E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	regional ride-hailing option
CTA Public Bus	45-90 min	E£10 – E£25; varies by route	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Cairo Metro (via bus to Heliopolis)	60-90 min	E£15 – E£35; bus fare plus metro ticket	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	avoiding traffic on metro
Private Transfer	30-60 min	E£400 – E£800; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	comfort and meet-and-greet
Rental Car	30-60 min	E£800 – E£2,000; per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
flynas	KNE	XY	Yes
Royal Jordanian	RJA	RJ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	19°C	10°C
February	21°C	10°C
March	25°C	12°C
April	29°C	15°C
May	34°C	19°C
June	37°C	22°C
July	38°C	23°C
August	38°C	24°C
September	35°C	22°C
October	31°C	19°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	21°C	11°C

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