Are direct flights from Cairo to Antananarivo always the best option?

Direct flights are often convenient, saving time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable, especially if you are willing to spend extra time traveling. Weigh the cost savings against the convenience of a direct route.

Can flexible travel dates help on Cairo to Antananarivo flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same month. Tools that show a calendar view of prices can be very useful for this.

What extra costs should I check before booking Cairo to Antananarivo flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

Flights From Cairo

To Antananarivo

Cheap Flights from Cairo to Antananarivo

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2027-01-05 – 2027-01-12
CAI - Antananarivo
81% AI deal score
$1,036
$959
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$1,041
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Cairo to Antananarivo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Antananarivo

For those planning cheap flights from Cairo to Antananarivo, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1674. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $1836, and April presents options around $2028. These months typically provide the best value for this route.

Fares for flights from Cairo to Antananarivo typically range from $1543–$2140, with a median of $2065. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level. Given that deals are infrequent, setting up a price alert can be particularly helpful for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from Cairo to Antananarivo connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, indicating that direct flights from Cairo to Antananarivo are not a common option.

A typical journey from Cairo to Antananarivo, including connections, takes approximately 33h 35m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Cairo and Antananarivo is approximately 5705 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, which typically involves extended travel times and often multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Antananarivo

Regular price: $1,039 - $1,493

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Cairo to Antananarivo.

The regular price range for this route is between $1039 and $1493. The current lowest deal is $976 with Emirates Airlines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 8.

now $976

Low $1,039

High $1,493

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Antananarivo

Flights from Cairo to Tunis are generally lower from March to May. The cheapest month to fly is March, with a median price of $1674. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2136.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $1,674

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,136

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from Cairo to Antananarivo

Egyptair

Airlink

Ethiopian Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Antananarivo

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,358

$1,158

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,153

$1,158

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,142

$1,043

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,348

$1,113

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Egyptair, Kenya Airways

$1,166

$1,208

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,143

$1,043

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Antananarivo

2 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 10

$1,368 → $1,157

15%

5 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 13

$1,330 → $1,156

13%

6 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 23

$1,164 → $1,158

14 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 26

$1,122 → $1,159

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Antananarivo

Cairo - Antananarivo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cairo to Antananarivo are below the typical level at $976.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Antananarivo, with a median price of $1674.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 33h 35m with connections

Flights from Cairo to Antananarivo typically take 33h 35m, with 2 stopovers being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights only

There are no direct flights available from Cairo to Antananarivo; connecting flights are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $976 from Cairo to Antananarivo was found on Emirates Airlines via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals on flights from Cairo to Antananarivo are rare, so consider booking when a good price appears.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International is a convenient option for flights from Cairo to Antananarivo.

📍 ~18 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$948

Antananarivo main airports to arrive at

Ivato International (TNR)

Cheapest

Ivato International Airport is the primary gateway to Antananarivo, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~10 km from Antananarivo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,057

Airports nearby Antananarivo used as alternative

Fascene (NOS)

Cheapest

Fascene is a viable alternative for international travel with good infrastructure and cabin class availability.

📍 ~800 km from Antananarivo (requires domestic flight or boat/road combination).

💸 Flights from ~$935

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Antananarivo

$2,798

Save $472

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Nov 25

Antananarivo, Madagascar

79% AI deal score

$3,309

$2,879

Save $430

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Oct 09

Antananarivo, Madagascar

76% AI deal score

$4,393

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Oct 11

Antananarivo, Madagascar

76% AI deal score

$4,480

$4,475

Save $5

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Nov 12

Antananarivo, Madagascar

73% AI deal score

$3,526

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Antananarivo

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices from various airlines and online travel agencies can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings sometimes offer slight advantages over weekend purchases.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or prices. While not always applicable for every route, it's a strategy that may offer more flexibility. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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Cairo to Antananarivo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Antananarivo

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Antananarivo

Regular price: $1,039 - $1,493

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Cairo to Antananarivo.

The regular price range for this route is between $1039 and $1493. The current lowest deal is $976 with Emirates Airlines, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 8.

now $976

Low $1,039

High $1,493

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Antananarivo

Flights from Cairo to Tunis are generally lower from March to May. The cheapest month to fly is March, with a median price of $1674. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2136.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $1,674

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,136

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from Cairo to Antananarivo

Egyptair

Airlink

Ethiopian Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Antananarivo

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,358

$1,158

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,153

$1,158

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,142

$1,043

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,348

$1,113

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Egyptair, Kenya Airways

$1,166

$1,208

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Antananarivo

Cairo (CAI) - Antananarivo (TNR)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,143

$1,043

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Antananarivo

2 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 10

$1,368 → $1,157

15%

5 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 13

$1,330 → $1,156

13%

6 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 23

$1,164 → $1,158

14 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 26

$1,122 → $1,159

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Antananarivo