Cheap flights from Cairo
The gateway to the Egyptian capital is the modern Cairo International Airport, located just 18 kilometers from the city center. From here, travelers have access to an impressive route network covering key cities across the Middle East and Europe. Among the most popular destinations are Jeddah with 479 flights per week, Riyadh (395 flights), and Istanbul (219 flights), alongside the highly sought-after domestic route to Hurghada.
Regular air service from Cairo is provided by 68 airlines, offering plenty of options for every type of traveler. The bulk of these flights are operated by the national carrier Egyptair, as well as Air Cairo and Saudi Arabian Airlines. To help you navigate the many options, you can use the city cards below, which feature convenient filters to find destinations based on your interests.
Cairo — Aswan
Giza — Izmir
Cairo — Sharm El Sheikh
Giza — Rome
Giza — London
Giza — Istanbul
Giza — Riyadh
Cairo — Athens
Cairo — Medina
Giza — Ankara
Cairo — Asyut
Cairo — Sohag
Flight insights from Cairo
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Cairo — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Cairo are Jeddah, Riyadh and Istanbul. Jeddah leads with around 479 flights a week.
- Jeddah479 flights/week
- Riyadh395 flights/week
- Istanbul219 flights/week
- Medina188 flights/week
- Kuwait City185 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from Cairo head to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia alone accounts for about 35% of all direct routes.
- Saudi Arabiaavg $111
- Egyptavg $102
- United Arab Emiratesavg $146
- Turkeyavg $86
- Kuwaitavg $116
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Cairo range from Istanbul at $86 to Kuwait City at $116 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Jeddahfrom $93
- Riyadhfrom $94
- Istanbulfrom $86
- Medinafrom $86
- Kuwait Cityfrom $116
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Cairo right now are Milan from $58, Aswan from $62 and Rome from $66.
- Milanfrom $58
- Aswanfrom $62
- Romefrom $66
- Sharm El Sheikhfrom $73
- Budapestfrom $81
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Cairo is to Toronto at about 12h 20m, followed by New York City (12h 5m) and Shanghai (11h 14m).
- Toronto12h 20m
- New York City12h 5m
- Shanghai11h 14m
- Guangzhou10h 48m
- Beijing10h 12m
Popular destinations from Cairo
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Qatar
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Jordan
Italy
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Greece
Lebanon
United Kingdom
Egypt
Italy
France
Germany
Saudi Arabia
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Bahrain
Germany
Morocco
Oman Sultanate Of
Spain
Saudi Arabia
Algeria
Germany
Austria
Ethiopia
China
Saudi Arabia
Netherlands
Hungary
Russian Federation
Spain
Saudi Arabia
United States
Tunisia
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Switzerland
Denmark
China
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Germany
China
Czech Republic
Eritrea
Cyprus
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NigeriaFrequently asked questions
- Which airports serve Cairo?
- The city's main aviation hub is Cairo International Airport, located approximately 18 kilometers from the center. This airport connects the Egyptian capital with major global cities, hosting flights from dozens of international and regional carriers.
- How many destinations are available from Cairo?
- Routes from Cairo serve a wide range of destinations, including the 15 most popular cities in the current schedule. Passengers can choose from domestic flights within Egypt as well as regular flights to the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
- What are the most popular destinations from Cairo?
- The highest number of flights from the Egyptian capital are to Jeddah (479 flights per week) and Riyadh (395 flights). Other top routes include Istanbul (219 flights), Medina, and Kuwait City.
- How many airlines fly from Cairo?
- Air service from the city is provided by 68 airlines. Leading the way in terms of flight volume are Egyptair, Air Cairo, and Saudi Arabian Airlines, all of which offer extensive connection networks.
- Which destinations are popular for a beach holiday?
- For those planning a seaside getaway, frequent flights are available from Cairo to popular resorts. The leading domestic destinations are Hurghada, with 154 flights per week, and Sharm el-Sheikh, which sees 122 weekly flights.
- How can I find cheap tickets from Cairo?
- To find the best fares, it is worth looking at low-cost carriers such as Flynas or Flyadeal. It's also ideal to book your tickets in advance and check alternative dates using the interest-based filters on this page.