Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes. Sulaymaniyah's timezone is UTC+3, making Sulaymaniyah 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
Take your pick of 2 weekly flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. The 09:00 departure with Iraqi Airways is the earliest flight out between CAI and ISU. Iraqi Airways operates the last service of the day at 12:30 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CAI and ISU include:
Hamad International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Dubai Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Iraq, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most current information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CAI to ISU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport is £222. The cheapest price for a return flight is £394. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CAI to ISU, book your trip 9 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Travelling from central Cairo to Cairo International Airport takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 miles in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel close to CAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Consider staying at Mihrako Hotel & Spa after touching down from your flight from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. It's not too far from ISU and a good option if you'd like to freshen up right away.
Getting from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) to central Sulaymaniyah
Sulaimaniyah International Airport is approximately 7 miles from central Sulaymaniyah. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 17 minutes.
When to fly to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sulaymaniyah in April.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Sulaymaniyah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 41ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CAI to ISU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sulaymaniyah
After locking in your flights from CAI to ISU, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Sulaymaniyah. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Sarchnar park and Kostay Cham Mosque are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Sulaymaniyah itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at مۆزەخانەی کەلەپووری کورد Kurd Heritage.
Complete your Sulaymaniyah trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Sulaimaniyah International Airport, check out our car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Sulaymaniyah stay.