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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $703. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cairo.$499 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Erbil on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $499, select.

Cairo.$502 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Erbil on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.

Cairo.$681 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Erbil on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Cairo on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $681, select.

Cairo.$689 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Erbil on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $689, select.

Cairo.$703 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Erbil on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $703, select.

Cairo.$769 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Erbil on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $769, select.

Cairo.$770 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Erbil on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $770, select.

Cairo.$779 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Erbil on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $779, select.

Cairo.$789 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Erbil on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $789, select.

Cairo.$795 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Erbil on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $795, select.

Cairo.$797 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Erbil on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $797, select.

Cairo.$800 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Erbil on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $800, select.

Cairo.$804 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Erbil on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $804, select.

Cairo.$824 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Erbil on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $824, select.

Cairo.$825 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Fri, 12 Mar.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Erbil on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $825, select.

Cairo.$827 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Erbil on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Erbil.Price includes taxes and charges.From $827, select.

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Erbil to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$499
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	2 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airline	EgyptAir
Average flights per week	5

Finding cheap flights from Erbil to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Erbil to Cairo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Erbil to Cairo is $499. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Erbil to Cairo?

2 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Erbil to Cairo.

Which airlines fly direct from Erbil to Cairo?

EgyptAir flies direct from Erbil to Cairo.

How many flights are there a week from Erbil to Cairo?

As of June 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Erbil to Cairo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Erbil to Cairo?

The cheapest month to fly from Erbil to Cairo is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport on Wednesday, 10 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Cairo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Erbil Airport to Cairo with?

Currently, Aegean Airlines and EgyptAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Flying from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport.
Cairo is one hour behind Erbil and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from EBL to CAI start at 03:45 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last departure is at 15:00 with Iraqi Airways. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
Your EBL to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EgyptAir is your ticket to exploring Cairo (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is EgyptAir.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that operates EBL to CAI flights. A reliable 85.29% of its services on this route land on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport. These are the top stopovers between EBL and CAI:
- Antalya Airport
- Amman Queen Alia Airport
- Beirut Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil Airport (EBL) to Cairo Airport (CAI)

$390 is the best price for a one-way Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from $499. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EBL to CAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Finding cheap flights from EBL to CAI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport.

Handy information about Erbil Airport (EBL)

Erbil Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from EBL arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To get to Erbil Airport from central Erbil, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to EBL? If you've booked an early flight from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)

Book a hotel close to CAI if you're catching a late Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)

August is the most popular month for flights from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cairo in March.
Lock in your flight from Erbil Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EBL to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 21ºC then.

Explore more of Egypt

You've visited Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are among the biggest draws.