Cairo to Sulaymaniyah (CAI–ISU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
DOH Doha 7h 30m ACB6JL → BALAQR Doha (DOH) to Sulaymaniyah flights
DXB Dubai 10h 30m EKMKMS → FZ Dubai (DXB) to Sulaymaniyah flights
BGW Baghdad ~4h 20m MS → Baghdad (BGW) to Sulaymaniyah flights
BEY Beirut ~4h 35m ACMEMS → Beirut (BEY) to Sulaymaniyah flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul ~6h 20m E5NPPC → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Sulaymaniyah flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cairo to Sulaymaniyah
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 890 mi 2h 30m nonstop

CAI–ISU had nonstop service from Iraqi Airways, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 890 miles in 2h 30m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CAI–ISU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IA Iraqi Airways 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to ISU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
BGW ~4h 20m BEY ~4h 35m SAW ~6h 20m DOH ~7h 30m DXB ~10h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
203
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
0h
Sulaymaniyah is 0 hours the same as Cairo.
CAI: EEST · ISU: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Sulaymaniyah.
Distance & Flight Time
890 mi / 1,433 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
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–ISU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Sulaymaniyah route.
Route details
Distance890 mi / 1,433 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: ISU
Full nameSulaymaniyah International Airport
IATA / ICAOISU / ORSU
TimezoneAsia/Baghdad
Elevation2,494 ft / 760 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to ISU flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaymaniyah International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 890 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CAI to ISU: Iraqi Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad and Dubai.
Yes, return flights from ISU to CAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAI to ISU

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) had nonstop service from Iraqi Airways, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CAI to ISU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to ISU is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 890 miles (1,433 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.