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Flights from Cairo to Baghdad

Nonstop flights from Cairo (CAI) to Baghdad (BGW) take about 2h 5m (1,263 km). Egyptair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $269 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Cairo to Baghdad

Carriers on CAI–BGW according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Egyptairnonstop fare seen

Cairo to Baghdad fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $269 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $179. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$29827 Oct 2026 · Egyptair$183 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$26910 Nov 2026 · Egyptair$179 · 1 stop3 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$32421 Dec 2026 · Egyptair$210 · 1 stop21 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $179 in November 2026, against $210 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cairo to Baghdad, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Cairo to Baghdad flights

How long is the flight from Cairo to Baghdad?
A nonstop flight from Cairo (CAI) to Baghdad (BGW) takes about 2h 5m, covering 1,263 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Cairo from Baghdad by air?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport and Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is 1,263 km (785 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Cairo to Baghdad?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CAI–BGW route include Egyptair. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Cairo to Baghdad cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAI–BGW was $269 USD with Egyptair (nonstop), departing 10 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Baghdad?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $179 one-way, against $210 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Cairo to Baghdad?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $179 with one stop against $269 nonstop, a saving of $90. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Egypt to Baghdad?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Baghdad visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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