Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Erbil Airport (EBL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Erbil is one hour ahead of Cairo and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from CAI to EBL start at 00:25 — the first with EgyptAir. The last departure is at 23:45 with EgyptAir. In total, you can choose from six weekly Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CAI to EBL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Erbil — and maybe even more of Iraq if you have time.
EgyptAir tops the list for bookings on this route.
Iraqi Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates CAI to EBL flights. An impressive 85.71% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CAI and EBL:
Istanbul Airport
Jeddah Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Erbil Airport (EBL)
Currently, ج.م. 8,630 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 15,704. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CAI to EBL, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
65% of flights that take off from Cairo Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Cairo Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near CAI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Erbil Airport (EBL)
Reserve a hotel close to EBL if you're taking a late Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Erbil Airport rental car and discover Erbil and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Erbil Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Erbil Airport (EBL) to central Erbil
Erbil Airport to the centre of Erbil has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Erbil Airport (EBL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Erbil. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Cairo Airport to Erbil Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Erbil, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 44ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CAI to EBL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Iraq
Erbil has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres south of Erbil, a trip to Baghdad will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Great Mosque and Mosque of the Prophet.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Iraq, consider Mosul, roughly 80 kilometres west of Erbil. Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah) are among its highlights.
