Cairo to Arbil (CAI–EBL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cairo to Arbil
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 839 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

CAI–EBL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 839 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–EBL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MS Egyptair 7 738 2h25 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – MS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: MS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAI to EBL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to EBL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
AMM ~13h 53m BEY ~15h 38m BGW ~16h 20m DOH ~17h 25m DXB ~19h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
367
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Arbil is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
CAI: EET · EBL: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 7:00 PM in Arbil.
Distance & Flight Time
839 mi / 1,350 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Iraq. Egypt is among the nationalities that cannot apply directly for the Iraqi eVisa; a registered guarantor (sponsor) inside Iraq must submit the application on the traveler's behalf through the Ministry of Interior portal. The sponsor provides a verification code and arranges payment. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

Facts

CAI–EBL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Arbil route.
Route details
Distance839 mi / 1,350 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: EBL
Full nameErbil International Airport
IATA / ICAOEBL / ORER
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation1,341 ft / 409 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to EBL flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Erbil International Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 839 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Egyptair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CAI to EBL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMM, BEY, BGW, DOH, DXB and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Arbil is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAI to EBL

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Erbil International Airport (EBL) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAI to EBL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to EBL ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 839 miles (1,350 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via AMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.