On this page, you can find and book flights from Riyadh to Cairo. Flights between these cities operate regularly, with aircraft covering the 1,636 km distance more than 130 times a week.
Carriers like Flynas, Saudia, and EgyptAir operate these flights. Use the low-price calendar to choose the best date, and plan your trip to the terminals with our transport sections for Riyadh and Cairo.
The table shows direct flights Riyadh → Cairo on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 40 min. Regular flights are operated by Flynas, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Flyadeal and Egyptair. Departures from King Khaled International Airport airports, arrivals at Cairo International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Riyadh — Cairo by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 354 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 523 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Riyadh → Cairo, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 702 | medium | May | AED 815 | high | Sep | AED 539 | low |
| Feb | AED 627 | medium | Jun | AED 702 | medium | Oct | AED 514 | low |
| Mar | AED 790 | high | Jul | AED 652 | medium | Nov | AED 577 | low |
| Apr | AED 727 | high | Aug | AED 627 | medium | Dec | AED 752 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The weather in Cairo is characterized by hot summers with temperatures peaking at 37.1°C in July and mild winters, when the thermometer drops to 9.1°C in January. Rainfall is extremely rare, with a slight chance of rain only between December and March.
The most budget-friendly tickets are available for booking in December starting AED 354. The most expensive month to fly is June, when prices rise AED 589.
The optimal time for a trip in terms of balancing price and pleasant temperatures (around 26-30°C) is October and November. Expect the highest airfares in June.
Eight airlines operate on this route, with Saudia, EgyptAir, and Flynas leading in terms of flight frequency. Most carriers offer direct flights, providing up to 132 flights per week. Detailed schedules, baggage information, and aircraft types are available in the airline cards below.
Flights Riyadh — Cairo depart from King Khaled International Airport and arrive at Cairo International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is 1,636 km, so a direct flight usually takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Regular flights are operated by Saudia, EgyptAir, Flynas, Flyadeal, Nile Air, and other regional carriers.
Yes, this is one of the most popular routes, with approximately 132 direct flights per week.
Ticket prices fluctuate based on demand and season; current minimum fares are always displayed in the low-price calendar.
All flights on this route arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Where travelers fly most — pick a route and check prices
