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Sat, Jul 25
Erbil EBLCairo CAI
£161
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Thu, Jul 23
Erbil EBLCairo CAI
£161
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Wed, Jul 22
Erbil EBLCairo CAI
£161
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Tue, Jul 21
Erbil EBLCairo CAI
£167
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Sat, Jul 25
Erbil EBLCairo CAI
£254
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
Erbil EBLCairo CAI
£373
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Sat, Jul 25 – Tue, Jul 28
Erbil EBLCairo CAI
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sat, Jul 25
Erbil EBLCairo CAI
£381
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Thu, Jul 23 – Sat, Jul 25
Erbil EBLCairo CAI
£381
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Tue, Jul 21 – Thu, Jul 23
Erbil EBLCairo CAI
£386
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
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How much do flights to Cairo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£161

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£287

Cheapest round-trip

£373

Average round-trip

£436

Nonstop flights in July

£154 – £165

Getting from Cairo airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or Cairo Metro connection.

Cairo is served by Cairo International Airport (CAI), located approximately 22 km northeast of the city center. As Egypt's busiest airport and a major hub for the region, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and connections via the Cairo Metro. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy throughout the day in Cairo.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-60 min

E£250 – E£400; metered or fixed fare; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless and app-based travel

30-60 min

E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

regional ride-hailing option

45-90 min

E£10 – E£25; varies by route

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

E£15 – E£35; bus fare plus metro ticket

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

avoiding traffic on metro

30-60 min

E£400 – E£800; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and meet-and-greet

30-60 min

E£800 – E£2,000; per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in EGP (approximately 1 USD = 50 EGP); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Cairo traffic can be extremely heavy, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 4–8 PM). Journey times may double during peak periods.
  • Official airport taxis are white and can be booked at designated counters inside the terminals.
  • The Cairo Metro does not currently have a direct station at the airport; a bus or taxi connection to Heliopolis stations is required.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairo

Depart from
Erbil International
Arrive to
Cairo International
Average flights per week
267
Flight distance
1351 km
Worth visiting
Egyptian Museum - The Pyramids of Giza

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Erbil to Cairo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Egyptair
---111---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Egyptair
---111---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Egyptair
---111---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Egyptair
---111---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Erbil to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Royal JordanianRJARJYes
AegeanAEEA3No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C10°C
February21°C10°C
March25°C12°C
April29°C15°C
May34°C19°C
June37°C22°C
July38°C23°C
August38°C24°C
September35°C22°C
October31°C19°C
November26°C15°C
December21°C11°C
Hottest Month
38°C
July
Coldest month
10°C
January
Sunny days
364
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
39°C24°C
19 Jul
40°C29°C
Monday
13 Jul
39°C24°C
20 Jul
41°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
40°C24°C
21 Jul
40°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
39°C24°C
22 Jul
39°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
39°C26°C
23 Jul
40°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
39°C26°C
24 Jul
41°C26°C
Saturday
18 Jul
40°C26°C
25 Jul
40°C26°C
The distance between Erbil and Cairo is 1351 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, Royal Jordanian, and Aegean. Erbil and Cairo have 267 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Cairo, consider visiting Egyptian Museum, and The Pyramids of Giza.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Erbil to Cairo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Erbil and Cairo takes around 2.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Erbil and Cairo?
The flight distance between Erbil and Cairo is 1351 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Erbil and Cairo?
Several carriers operate flights between Erbil and Cairo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Egyptair.
What are the most popular routes to and from Erbil?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Erbil and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Helsinki, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Bristol, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Dubai, Oslo, Athens, Sofia, Hamburg, Amman.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?
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.
What airports are near Erbil?
The main airport in Erbil is Erbil International. It is also served by Erbil International, Sulaimaniyah International, Şırnak.
What airports are near Cairo?
The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Borg El Arab.
Which airlines fly between Erbil and Cairo?
Currently, you can fly between Erbil and Cairo with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, Royal Jordanian, Aegean.
When’s the best time to travel between Erbil and Cairo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Erbil 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.
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