Cheapest airlines flights from Cairo to Baghdad

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Cairo to Baghdad, including EgyptAir, Nile Air, and Royal Jordanian. EgyptAir has lowest fares on this route.
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Nile Air logo Nile Air
Royal Jordanian logo Royal Jordanian
Iraqi Airways logo Iraqi Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairo to Baghdad according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Cairo to Baghdad in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$242, and round-trip direct flights start at US$421.

Displayed flight fares from Cairo to Baghdad are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairo to Baghdad Flight Details

The distance between Cairo and Baghdad is about 1,278.38 km. The average flying time from Cairo to Baghdad is around 2 hours 18 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$235
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$415
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,278.38 km
Average flight time2 hours 18 minutes
Popular airlineEgyptAir
Flight statistics for the Cairo–Baghdad route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairo to Baghdad

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairo to Baghdad?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Cairo to Baghdad, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cairo to Baghdad is March, with an average price of US$217; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$339.

US$339
US$278
US$217
US$156
    Cheapest
  • US$255
    Jun
  • US$269
    Jul
  • US$334
    Aug
  • US$317
    Sep
  • US$228
    Oct
  • US$237
    Nov
  • US$249
    Dec
  • US$258
    Jan
  • US$323
    Feb
  • US$217
    Mar
  • US$339
    Apr
  • US$326
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Baghdad (CAI-BGW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Royal Jordanian offers one-way fares as low as US$235 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAI to BGW on Fri, Jul 31), while Royal Jordanian offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$415 departing on Fri, Jul 3 and returning on Sun, Jul 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairo to Baghdad with the following airlines, including: EgyptAir Nile Air Iraqi Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 18 minutes to fly from Cairo to Baghdad.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairo to Baghdad is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 5 flight per week flying from Cairo to Baghdad. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: EgyptAir: S/M/T/-/T/F/S -- MS627 (01:19) EgyptAir: -/-/-/W/-/-/- -- MS637 (13:17) Nile Air: -/M/-/W/-/-/- -- NP155 (12:30)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairo to Baghdad, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Jul 31, with one-way flights priced at just US$235.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is EgyptAir.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Baghdad travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Baghdad is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo to Baghdad on June 26, 2026 with EgyptAir, with prices starting at US$239.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Baghdad, with Cairo International Airport to Baghdad International Airport (CAI-BGW) is by far the most common option on this route: Baghdad International Airport (BGW).
  • The time difference between Baghdad and Cairo is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairo to Baghdad

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Cairo to Baghdad?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Cairo to Baghdad on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Royal Jordanian provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Cairo to Baghdad, with fares starting at US$243.

US$160
US$243
US$327
US$410
US$493
Royal Jordanian
US$243
Royal Jordanian
Flynas
US$287
Flynas
Air Arabia
US$293
Air Arabia
EgyptAir
US$346
EgyptAir
Nile Air
US$346
Nile Air
Iraqi Airways
US$493
Iraqi Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Cairo to Baghdad?

Total flights from Cairo to Baghdad across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, EgyptAir operates the most frequent flights from Cairo to Baghdad, with 7 flights per week.

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EgyptAir
Iraqi Airways
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Iraqi Airways
Nile Air
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Nile Air

How many flights fly from Cairo to Baghdad daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Cairo to Baghdad within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Cairo to Baghdad is the highest on Tuesday and the lowest on Monday.

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6
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Tue
4
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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.