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3 airlines operate flights between Baghdad and Cairo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iraqi Airways
• Egyptair
• Nile Air

Flights from Baghdad to Cairo usually depart from Baghdad Intl (BGW) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Nile Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iraqi Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Baghdad to Cairo.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 506 round-trip and layover options via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) at C$ 498.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 65–C$ 65 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Iraqi Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

One-stop flights from Baghdad to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 96% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Hurghada (HRG) – 1% of one-stop connections

Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Baghdad to Cairo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 6%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 484 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 510 – a C$ 26 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Baghdad to Cairo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, Gezira Island, and Tahrir Square. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Baghdad to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 4:20 am and lands at 7:06 am
• Latest: departs at 5:00 pm and lands at 7:46 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 7% above the route average of C$ 499. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Baghdad to Cairo takes 2h 46m, covering 2,029 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about C$ 744 to C$ 1,241. That means the highest observed fare was about 66% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Baghdad to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 769, which is 198% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Hurghada (HRG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 6h 18m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 6h 46m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Baghdad to Cairo range from C$ 441 to C$ 544, with an average of C$ 499 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 441 counts as a good deal.