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Quick Flight Summary from Basrah to Cairo

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
EGP 9,996
Direct flight duration 6 hour 30 min
Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
Average over the last 30 days
EGP 10,501

Cheapest flights from Basrah to Cairo

Best Price

Royal Jordanian

30 Sep, Wed

Basrah – Cairo

1d 1h 15m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 9,996

Royal Jordanian

1 Oct, Thu

Basrah – Cairo

1d 1h 15m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 10,003

Air Arabia

8 Sep, Tue

Basrah – Cairo

11h 5m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 10,600

Shortest Flight

Royal Jordanian

10 Sep, Thu

Basrah – Cairo

6h 30m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 10,683

Air Arabia

15 Sep, Tue

Basrah – Cairo

14h 5m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 10,740

Air Arabia

22 Sep, Tue

Basrah – Cairo

14h 5m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 10,740

Air Arabia

6 Sep, Sun

Basrah – Cairo

8h 45m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 10,746

Last update: 06 September 2026 05:23

Estimated Prices for Basrah to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day30 September Wednesday

Best Price

EGP 8,981

Average Price

EGP 15,119

EGP 39,768

EGP 8,981

EGP 10,748

06Sun

Sep

EGP 9,697

07Mon

EGP 10,220

08Tue

EGP 15,330

09Wed

EGP 10,523

10Thu

11Fri

EGP 38,550

12Sat

EGP 10,637

13Sun

EGP 9,697

14Mon

EGP 10,963

15Tue

EGP 10,515

16Wed

EGP 13,826

17Thu

EGP 10,777

18Fri

EGP 39,768

19Sat

EGP 10,777

20Sun

EGP 15,397

21Mon

EGP 10,631

22Tue

EGP 10,523

23Wed

24Thu

EGP 8,985

25Fri

EGP 38,581

26Sat

EGP 10,777

27Sun

28Mon

EGP 27,245

29Tue

EGP 8,981

30Wed

EGP 8,990

01Thu

Oct

02Fri

03Sat

EGP 10,748

04Sun

05Mon

Key Features of the Airlines

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Egypt-KSA Specialist
30kg Free Baggage
Full Service Included

Lowest Fares
Hajj & Umrah Specialist
Easy Mobile Booking

Full Service with Meals
23kg Free Baggage
SkyTeam Member

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Basrah City Center

Basrah Intl. Airport

If you know someone in Basra, ask for their help first to go to the airport. If you need to arrange your transportation yourself, you can take the taxi or use the airport shuttles. Basra does not have a means of public transportation to get the airport. The hotels also do not provide airport shuttle service.

Taxi

Almost everyone who has a car in the city can offer taxi services, so you will not have trouble finding a taxi. But you should not forget that especially the foreigners are charged very high fares. You should negotiate the price with the driver beforehand. You can ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. In normal traffic conditions, you will arrive at the airport within half an hour.

Shuttle

As the airport shuttle services only serve according to the flight hours, you should definitely know the flight time in advance. Your hotel can help you with this.

Airport Information

Basra Airport is the second largest airport in Iraq. It is at a distance of 20 kilometers from the city center of Basra. There is no internet connection at the airport but there is a café and a duty free shop. When scheduling your arrival to the airport, you should keep in mind that security checks at the airport can take a long time.

Transportation to Cairo City Center from Airport

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to the city center from Cairo International Airport. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation from the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available within the airport. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to Cairo from the airport. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Cairo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today

Sunday

6 Sep

Clear

36°23°

Monday

7 Sep

Clear

38°24°

Tuesday

8 Sep

Clear

38°24°

Wednesday

9 Sep

Clear

37°24°

Thursday

10 Sep

Clear

35°23°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Basrah-Cairo flights?

When you search for Basrah-Cairo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Basrah-Cairo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Basrah-Cairo flights?

For Basrah-Cairo flights, you can use Basrah Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Basrah-Cairo and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Basrah-Cairo is 1591 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour.

Which day is the most convenient for Basrah-Cairo flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Basrah-Cairo flights is Saturday.

Basrah-Cairo: which airline is better value on this route?

On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Royal Jordanian starts from approximately EGP 8,981.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Air Arabia	EGP 10,220	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund
Royal Jordanian	EGP 8,981	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)
Emirates	EGP 38,550	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Qatar Airways	EGP 27,245	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines	EGP 17,498	1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 46 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund / Complimentary Refreshments