Cheap flights from Baghdad to Cairo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $376
Royal Jordanian 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Baghdad to Cairo is currently $376
Cheapest one-way flight $191
Royal Jordanian 1 stop 11 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Baghdad to Cairo is currently $191
Last-minute weekend getaway $376
Royal Jordanian 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Baghdad to Cairo is currently $376
Cheapest business class flights $879
Qatar Airways 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Baghdad to Cairo is currently $879
Fastest flight 2 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Baghdad to Cairo takes 2 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Baghdad to Cairo is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $285–405
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $380–540

Popular airlines from Baghdad to Cairo

  • EgyptAir
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $310–490
    8 weekly nonstop flights
    BGW - CAI Every day
  • Iraqi
    Nonstop
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    BGW - CAI Every day
    13 weekly connecting flights
    BGW - CAI Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Royal Jordanian
    from $376
    Typical price: $395–610
    107 weekly connecting flights
    BGW - CAI Every day
  • Nile Air
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $385–465
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    BGW - CAI Every Tue, Thu
  • Air Arabia
    26 weekly connecting flights
    BGW - CAI Every day
  • MEA
    from $796
    Typical price: $485–740
    17 weekly connecting flights
    BGW - CAI Every day

Popular airports near Baghdad

  • Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
    Baghdad Iraq 21 min 8 mi
  • Najaf International Airport (NJF)
    Najaf Iraq 2 hr 25 min 91 mi
  • Kirkuk International Airport (KIK)
    Kirkuk Iraq 3 hr 17 min 149 mi
  • Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
    Sulaymaniyah Iraq 4 hr 43 min 164 mi

Popular airports near Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport (CAI)
    Cairo Egypt 28 min 11 mi
  • Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)
    Alexandria Egypt 2 hr 34 min 109 mi
  • Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)
    El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 26 min 176 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Baghdad to Cairo

The cheapest flights from Baghdad to Cairo are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $285 to $405.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Baghdad to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with Royal Jordanian from $376. The cheapest one-way flight was with Royal Jordanian from $191.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Baghdad to Cairo is $376, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest MEA flight from Baghdad to Cairo is $796, flying from May 16 to May 18.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Baghdad to Cairo starts at $376 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $191 and departs on Wed, May 6.
2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Baghdad to Cairo.
Cairo has a hot desert climate with almost no rain. May–Sep can have scorching days and high humidity, while the rest of the year is cooler. Winter (Dec–Feb) has mild weather. It’s a year-round destination, but peak travel periods happen in the main vacations of Aug and Dec. The Cairo International Film Festival (Nov/Dec) is a major event focusing on Arab productions. Islamic celebrations include Eid al-Fitr (dates vary), with feasting to end Ramadan. Shortly after New Year, Coptic Christmas (Jan) includes church services.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Baghdad to Cairo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Baghdad to Cairo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Baghdad to Cairo.

In terms of nonstop flights, EgyptAir is the most popular. EgyptAir offers 8 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

In terms of flights, Royal Jordanian is the most popular. Royal Jordanian offers 107 connecting flights per week. Royal Jordanian flies from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Baghdad to Cairo are:
  • Iraqi offers 7 nonstop flights and 13 connecting flights per week. Iraqi flies from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
  • Nile Air offers 2 nonstop flights per week. Nile Air flies from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
  • Air Arabia offers 26 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
  • MEA offers 17 connecting flights per week. MEA flies from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Baghdad and Cairo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Baghdad to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with Royal Jordanian from $376. The cheapest one-way flight was with Royal Jordanian from $191.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Baghdad to Cairo is $376, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest MEA flight from Baghdad to Cairo is $796, flying from May 16 to May 18.
EgyptAir, Iraqi and Nile Air fly direct from Baghdad to Cairo.
  • There are 8 EgyptAir direct flights from Baghdad to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Iraqi direct flights from Baghdad to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 Nile Air direct flights from Baghdad to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Thursday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Baghdad and Cairo at price $376 is offered by Royal Jordanian from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
EgyptAir, Iraqi and Nile Air fly direct from Baghdad to Cairo.
  • There are 8 EgyptAir direct flights from Baghdad to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Iraqi direct flights from Baghdad to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 Nile Air direct flights from Baghdad to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Thursday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Baghdad to Cairo on a daily basis.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Baghdad to Cairo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Baghdad and Cairo start at $879 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Baghdad and Cairo start at $376 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To book business class trips from Baghdad to Cairo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Baghdad and Cairo starts at $376 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Royal Jordanian.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Baghdad and Cairo at price $376 is offered by Royal Jordanian from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Baghdad to Cairo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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