Cheap flights to Cairo
60 cities have regular scheduled flights to Cairo (CAI). 74 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Jeddah, Riyadh, Medina, Kuwait City, Istanbul. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
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When is the best time to book a flight to Cairo?
The price of a flight to Cairo changes depending on how far ahead you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, book around 14 days before departure, when the average ticket costs about $583. Fares also tend to climb as the departure date gets closer.
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Saudi ArabiaFlight insights to Cairo
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Cairo — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Cairo come from Jeddah, Riyadh and Medina. Jeddah leads with around 480 flights a week.
- Jeddah480 flights/week
- Riyadh397 flights/week
- Medina188 flights/week
- Kuwait City185 flights/week
- Istanbul177 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Cairo depart from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia alone accounts for about 35% of all direct routes.
- Saudi Arabiaavg $88
- Egyptavg $80
- United Arab Emiratesavg $149
- Kuwaitavg $78
- Turkeyavg $110
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Cairo range from Riyadh at $71 to Istanbul at $110 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Jeddahfrom $84
- Riyadhfrom $71
- Medinafrom $83
- Kuwait Cityfrom $78
- Istanbulfrom $110
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Cairo from right now are Hurghada from $47, Milan from $55 and Rome from $60.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Cairo is from 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
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Cairo?
- There are 60+ cities with regular flights to Cairo, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Cairo depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Cairo from Jeddah, Riyadh, Medina, Kuwait City, Istanbul. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Cairo?
- 74 airlines operate flights to Cairo, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Cairo?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Cairo?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.