What percentage of Dubai to Cairo flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 27% of flights from Dubai to Cairo were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes include at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Dubai to Cairo?

The direct flight from Dubai to Cairo typically takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 2415 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 9 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from Dubai to Cairo cost compared to connecting flights?

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Dubai to Cairo were, on average, 10% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $525, while connecting flights had a median price of $477. Direct flights constituted approximately 26.2% of the available options during this period.

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Dubai to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Cairo

A typical journey from Dubai to Cairo takes about 3h 50m, including connections. Since most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, the median connecting flight time is considerably longer, at 10h 55m, compared to the 3h 50m for non-stop flights.

When looking for cheap flights from Dubai to Cairo, prices typically range from $379–$597, with a median fare of $484. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 20% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cairo, the data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $410. Following closely are October, with a median of $424, and November, where the median fare is $466.

The route from Dubai to Cairo is primarily served by connecting itineraries, with only 27% of recent fares being direct flights from Dubai to Cairo. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with a typical number of 1 stopover when not flying direct.

The distance between Dubai and Cairo spans 2415 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance influences the flight duration and the types of aircraft typically used for these journeys.

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Cairo

Regular price: $198 - $445

Prices for flights from Dubai to Cairo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Cairo is 198 USD to 445 USD. The current lowest deal is 284 USD with Nile Air, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 21.

now $284

Low $198

High $445

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cairo is May, with a median price of $410. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $646. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $410

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $646

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Cairo

Nile Air

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Cairo

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$241

$310

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$290

$310

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$241

$315

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$291

$310

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$242

$310

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$241

$315

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$484 → $404

17%

4 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 25

$371 → $310

16%

7 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 25

$359 → $308

14%

1 night

Dec 17 - Dec 18

$372 → $321

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Cairo

Dubai - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Dubai to Cairo are near the typical level of $484.

📅 Best time to fly

May and October offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, May ($410) and October ($424) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 50m.

Direct flights from Dubai to Cairo typically average 3h 50m, while connecting flights average 10h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 27% of recent flights from Dubai to Cairo are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Nile Air offers direct flights.

Nile Air is one airline that offers direct flights on the Dubai to Cairo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Dubai to Cairo appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is often a convenient departure choice for flights from Dubai to Cairo.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$251

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) offers another option for flights from Dubai to Cairo.

📍 ~36 km from city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$413

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) provides an alternative departure point for travel from Dubai to Cairo.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$251

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) is an alternative departure airport for flights from Dubai to Cairo.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$270

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Cairo from Dubai.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$253

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Consider Sphinx International as it is located on the western outskirts of Cairo/Giza, offering shorter travel times.

📍 ~45 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

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Jan 15

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$2,011

Save $486

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Business Class

From SHJ

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Dec 10

Cairo, Egypt

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$4,341

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Business Class

From SHJ

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Nov 03

Cairo, Egypt

71% AI deal score

$4,370

$4,349

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Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

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Dec 14

Cairo, Egypt

71% AI deal score

$4,402

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Business Class

From SHJ

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Dec 13

Cairo, Egypt

71% AI deal score

$4,402

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

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Nov 05

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,341

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Business Class

From SHJ

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Nov 05

Cairo, Egypt

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$4,341

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Business Class

From SHJ

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Dec 10

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,341

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

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Dec 02

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,349

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Business Class

From SHJ

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Dec 14

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,402

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From SHJ

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Dec 13

Cairo, Egypt

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$4,447

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From SHJ

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Cairo, Egypt

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the best prices for flights from Dubai to Cairo are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $452. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $708. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be slightly more expensive, with an average price of $486.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dubai to Cairo was considered to be $379 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $484. Prices typically range, with 75% of deals observed being $597 or less. These figures are based on a 90-day analysis window.

Based on historical data over a 270-day window, May typically offers the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cairo, with a median price of $410. October also presents favorable pricing, with a median of $424. The annual median price for this route is $484, making May and October notably more affordable.

Dubai to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Cairo

Regular price: $198 - $445

Prices for flights from Dubai to Cairo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Dubai to Cairo is 198 USD to 445 USD. The current lowest deal is 284 USD with Nile Air, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 21.

now $284

Low $198

High $445

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cairo is May, with a median price of $410. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $646. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $410

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $646

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Dubai to Cairo

Nile Air

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Cairo

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$241

$310

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$290

$310

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$241

$315

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$291

$310

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$242

$310

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SHJ - Cairo

Dubai (SHJ) - Cairo (CAI)

Air Cairo

$241

$315

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$484 → $404

17%

4 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 25

$371 → $310

16%

7 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 25

$359 → $308

14%

1 night

Dec 17 - Dec 18

$372 → $321

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Cairo

Dubai - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Dubai to Cairo are near the typical level of $484.

📅 Best time to fly

May and October offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, May ($410) and October ($424) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 50m.

Direct flights from Dubai to Cairo typically average 3h 50m, while connecting flights average 10h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 27% of recent flights from Dubai to Cairo are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Nile Air offers direct flights.

Nile Air is one airline that offers direct flights on the Dubai to Cairo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Dubai to Cairo appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International (DXB) is often a convenient departure choice for flights from Dubai to Cairo.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$251

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International (DWC) offers another option for flights from Dubai to Cairo.

📍 ~36 km from city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$413

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station (XNB) provides an alternative departure point for travel from Dubai to Cairo.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$251

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International (SHJ) is an alternative departure airport for flights from Dubai to Cairo.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$270

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Cairo from Dubai.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$253

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Consider Sphinx International as it is located on the western outskirts of Cairo/Giza, offering shorter travel times.

📍 ~45 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Dubai to Cairo.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From DXB

Elite

Jan 15

Cairo, Egypt

82% AI deal score

$2,497

$2,011

Save $486

Alitalia

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Dec 10

Cairo, Egypt

71% AI deal score

$4,341

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Nov 03

Cairo, Egypt

71% AI deal score

$4,370

$4,349

Save $21

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Dec 14

Cairo, Egypt

71% AI deal score

$4,402

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Dec 13

Cairo, Egypt

71% AI deal score

$4,402

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Nov 05

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,341

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Nov 05

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,341

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Dec 10

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,341

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Dec 02

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,349

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Dec 14

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,402

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Dec 13

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,447

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From SHJ

Elite

Dec 16

Cairo, Egypt

70% AI deal score

$4,526

Qatar Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Cheap Flights from Dubai to Cairo

Today’s best flight deals from Dubai to Cairo

Dubai to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cairo

Direct flights from Dubai to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Cairo

Dubai - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

May and October offer the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 3h 50m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Nile Air offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Jan 15

Dec 10

Nov 03

Dec 14

Dec 13

Nov 05

Nov 05

Dec 10

Dec 02

Dec 14

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Dec 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to Cairo?

What is a good price for a flight from Dubai to Cairo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cairo?

What percentage of Dubai to Cairo flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Dubai to Cairo?

How much do direct flights from Dubai to Cairo cost compared to connecting flights?

Related routes

More routes from Dubai

Flights to Cairo from other cities

Dubai to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Dubai to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Dubai to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Cairo

Direct flights from Dubai to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Dubai to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Dubai to Cairo

Dubai - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

May and October offer the lowest median prices.

Direct flights average 3h 50m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Nile Air offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Dubai main airports to depart from

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Jan 15

Dec 10

Nov 03

Dec 14

Dec 13

Nov 05

Nov 05

Dec 10

Dec 02

Dec 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to Cairo?

What is a good price for a flight from Dubai to Cairo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Dubai to Cairo?