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Quick Flight Summary from Basrah to Cairo

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
EGP 9,040
Direct flight duration 6 hour 30 min
Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
Best days to book Sunday, Tuesday
Average over the last 30 days
EGP 11,192

Cheapest flights from Basrah to Cairo

Best Price

Air Arabia

25 Aug, Tue11:40

Basrah – Cairo

10h 5m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 9,040

Air Arabia

30 Aug, Sun13:00

Basrah – Cairo

12h 30m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 9,183

Air Arabia

1 Sep, Tue10:40

Basrah – Cairo

1d 5m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 9,348

Air Arabia

15 Sep, Tue10:40

Basrah – Cairo

14h 50m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 10,424

Shortest Flight

Royal Jordanian

20 Aug, Thu06:35

Basrah – Cairo

5h 35m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 13,362

Royal Jordanian

30 Sep, Wed06:35

Basrah – Cairo

6h 30m

1 stop

BSR–CAI

EGP 15,797

Last update: 17 August 2026 01:11

Estimated Prices for Basrah to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day25 August Tuesday

Best Price

EGP 8,993

Average Price

EGP 17,056

EGP 42,835

EGP 8,993

EGP 39,936

17Mon

Aug

EGP 9,135

18Tue

EGP 15,033

19Wed

EGP 20,353

20Thu

EGP 10,462

21Fri

EGP 38,059

22Sat

23Sun

EGP 15,096

24Mon

EGP 8,993

25Tue

EGP 15,096

26Wed

EGP 15,096

27Thu

EGP 10,462

28Fri

EGP 42,835

29Sat

EGP 9,135

30Sun

EGP 15,096

31Mon

EGP 10,641

01Tue

Sep

02Wed

EGP 15,023

03Thu

EGP 9,397

04Fri

05Sat

06Sun

07Mon

EGP 10,371

08Tue

EGP 15,295

09Wed

EGP 15,295

10Thu

EGP 10,513

11Fri

EGP 38,923

12Sat

EGP 10,513

13Sun

EGP 15,290

14Mon

EGP 10,371

15Tue

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

Monday

17 Aug

Clear

34°24°

Tuesday

18 Aug

Clear

34°23°

Wednesday

19 Aug

Clear

34°23°

Thursday

20 Aug

Clear

35°23°

Friday

21 Aug

Clear

35°23°

More Information About Cairo

Cairo City Guide

Cairo Intl. Airport

Capital Intl. Airport

Sphinx Intl. Airport

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 Sunday.

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 Air Arabia starts from approximately EGP 8,993.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Emirates	EGP 37,845	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
Air Arabia	EGP 8,993	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 13,356	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)
Qatar Airways	EGP 20,353	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