Are there direct flights from London to Cairo?

Direct flights from London to Cairo are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 7.1% of flights on this route were direct. For flights with layovers, the median number of stopovers was 2.

How long does it take to fly from London to Cairo?

A direct flight from London to Cairo typically takes around 4 hours and 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 12 hours and 15 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 3533 kilometers.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Cairo?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from London to Cairo with a layover. Connecting flights had a median price of $608, while direct flights averaged $848. This represents a premium of approximately 39% for direct flights. Direct flights accounted for about 6.7% of the options in the trailing 90 days.

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London to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Cairo

Fares for flights from London to Cairo typically range from $514 to $753, with a median price of $612. Right now, prices are near the typical level. Only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from London to Cairo may require some flexibility or advance planning.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from London to Cairo, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $226. Following March, January offers competitive prices with a median of $394, and April is also a relatively cheaper option at $502. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

The typical journey time for flights from London to Cairo is approximately 4h 55m. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 3533 kilometers. While direct flights are available, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers and a median duration of 14h 23m.

How much is a round trip from London to Cairo

Regular price: £341 - £668

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Cairo is typically between 341 GBP and 668 GBP. The current lowest deal is 185 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Dec 6-Dec 11.

now £185

Low £341

High £668

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from London to Cairo is March, with a median price of $226. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $776. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from £226

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £776

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from London to Cairo

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cairo

London (LHR) - Cairo (CAI)

Aegean Airlines

£551

£312

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£413

£205

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£346

£210

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£415

£228

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£328

£210

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£403

£246

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

£420 → £185

56%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

£421 → £192

54%

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

£426 → £196

54%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

£426 → £197

54%

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London - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for London to Cairo are near the typical level, with 8% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $226

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo, with a median price of $226.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Direct flights from London to Cairo typically take 4 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is an airline offering direct flights on the London to Cairo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Cairo appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport offers the cheapest flights to Cairo, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£188

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick Airport is a major hub providing various flight options for your journey to Cairo.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£198

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a primary international gateway with many choices for flights to Cairo.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£252

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is conveniently located for those seeking a quick departure to Cairo.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£382

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport provides an alternative departure point for flights heading to Cairo.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£236

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is another option for travelers flying from London to Cairo.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£199

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£167

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo, despite fewer international routes.

📍 ~45 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£118

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from London to Cairo is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged $658 in this booking window. In comparison, tickets bought 0-6 days before departure typically averaged $825. For the best value, consider booking well in advance.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from London to Cairo is considered to be around $514 or less. The median price for this route was $612, meaning half of all observed fares were below this amount. Fares exceeding $753 were in the top 25% of prices.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Cairo, with a median price of $226. January also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $394. The annual median price for this route was $612, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings.

London to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Cairo

How much is a round trip from London to Cairo

Regular price: £341 - £668

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Cairo is typically between 341 GBP and 668 GBP. The current lowest deal is 185 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Dec 6-Dec 11.

now £185

Low £341

High £668

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cairo

March

Cheapest

Flights from £226

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £776

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from London to Cairo

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cairo

London (LHR) - Cairo (CAI)

Aegean Airlines

£551

£312

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£413

£205

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£346

£210

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£415

£228

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£328

£210

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£403

£246

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

£420 → £185

56%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

£421 → £192

54%

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

£426 → £196

54%

3 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 16

£426 → £197

54%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Cairo

London - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for London to Cairo are near the typical level, with 8% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $226

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo, with a median price of $226.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Direct flights from London to Cairo typically take 4 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is an airline offering direct flights on the London to Cairo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Cairo appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport offers the cheapest flights to Cairo, making it a budget-friendly option.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£188

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick Airport is a major hub providing various flight options for your journey to Cairo.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£198

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a primary international gateway with many choices for flights to Cairo.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£252

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is conveniently located for those seeking a quick departure to Cairo.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£382

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport provides an alternative departure point for flights heading to Cairo.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£236

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is another option for travelers flying from London to Cairo.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£199

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£167

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo, despite fewer international routes.

Cairo, Egypt

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Cheap Flights from London to Cairo

Today’s best flight deals from London to Cairo

London to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Cairo

How much is a round trip from London to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cairo

Direct flights from London to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from London to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Cairo

London - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $226

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

London 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

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Jan 09

Jan 30

Jan 07

Jan 14

Feb 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

When should I buy London to Cairo tickets?

What's a cheap fare from London to Cairo?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Cairo?

Are there direct flights from London to Cairo?

How long does it take to fly from London to Cairo?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Cairo?

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Flights to Cairo from other cities

London to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Cairo

How much is a round trip from London to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cairo

Direct flights from London to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from London to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Cairo

London - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $226

Direct flights take 4h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

London 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

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Jan 09

Jan 30

Jan 07

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Feb 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

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