Traveling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Sulaymaniyah's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Sulaymaniyah one hour ahead of Cairo.
Leave enough time to catch your CAI to ISU flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Iraqi Airways is your ticket to exploring Sulaymaniyah (and perhaps some other great parts of Iraq!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Iraqi Airways.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CAI and ISU include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight is $263. A round-trip fare is currently $689. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from CAI to ISU, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from CAI to ISU is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of the departures from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% land on time at their destination.
Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometers from central Cairo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near CAI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
Consider checking in to Grand Millennium Sulaimani after arriving from your Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport flight. It's a quick drive from ISU and a great option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Pick up a Sulaimaniyah International Airport rental car and explore corners of Sulaymaniyah that most visitors tend to miss. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Give yourself a better shot at getting the best rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Sulaimaniyah International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU) to central Sulaymaniyah
Sulaimaniyah International Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from the center of Sulaymaniyah. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Sulaimaniyah International Airport (ISU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sulaymaniyah. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sulaymaniyah is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from Cairo International Airport to Sulaimaniyah International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to ISU in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Iraq
Sulaymaniyah has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometers south of Sulaymaniyah, a trip to Baghdad will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
Mosul is another must-experience destination in Iraq and is around 225 kilometers north-west of Sulaymaniyah. No trip is complete without a visit to Nergal Gate - Nineveh, Jardim Do Edem and Southern Wall of Nineveh ancient city.