There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Erbil by plane or car
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Fly to Erbil International Airport
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Erbil International Airport (EBL)plane CAI - EBL
5h 38m$238–1,222Fly to Sulaymaniyah, drive
cheapest- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)plane CAI - ISU
- Drive from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Erbilcar
11h 52m$208–713
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Erbil is to fly which costs $230 - $1,300 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Erbil is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $230 - $1,300.
The distance between Cairo and Erbil is 1396 km.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cairo to Erbil, including transfers.
There are 120+ hotels available in Erbil.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Erbil, Iraq?
Egyptair flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) 5 times a week.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Aqaba, Amman
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–750
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Erbil International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–850
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,100
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
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