Travelling from Basra Airport (BSR) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Basra Airport to Cairo Airport.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Basra.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BSR to CAI flight.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a cinch with Iraqi Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Basra Airport to Cairo Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Iraqi Airways.
Iraqi Airways is the most punctual carrier operating BSR to CAI flights, with 71.43% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Basra Airport to Cairo Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BSR and CAI:
Hamad International Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Beirut Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Basra Airport (BSR) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
$379 is the best price for a one-way Basra Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts at $585. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from BSR to CAI by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Basra Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from BSR to CAI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Basra Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Basra Airport (BSR)
Of all flights leaving Basra Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Basra Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Basra. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your flight from Basra Airport to Cairo Airport off to a stress-free start. Only a quick drive from BSR, stay at Basrah International Airport Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel near CAI if you're taking a late Basra Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cairo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and see more of Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Basra Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Basra Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BSR to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are the start of reasons to visit.
