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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Erbil to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 03:45 and lands at 06:36
• Latest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 17:51.

The flight takes about 2h 51m.

A direct flight from Erbil to Cairo takes 2h 51m, covering 838 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Erbil to Cairo range from £238 to £332, with an average of £287 over the past 12 months. Anything below £238 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £270 return, compared with £325 via a stopover through Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£20 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Iraqi Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Erbil to Cairo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £250 to £505. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Erbil to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £173, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Erbil to Cairo usually depart from Erbil Intl (EBL) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Connecting flights from Erbil to Cairo most commonly pass through:

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 34% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Erbil to Cairo. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £217 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £388, a difference of £171.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Erbil and Cairo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Egyptair
• Iraqi Airways

Flying via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 24m, compared to 10h 41m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iraqi Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.