Are there direct flights from London to Cairo?

Yes, direct flights from London to Cairo are available. Historically, approximately 9.3% of the flights on this route were direct. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered one layover. This data reflects trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

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

The typical direct flight from London to Cairo has a duration of 4 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 3533 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to direct services.

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

Historically, flying with a layover from London to Cairo has been more affordable than taking a direct flight. The median price for connecting flights was $472, while direct flights had a median price of $566. This indicates that direct flights were typically 20% more expensive than those with one or more stops. Direct flights constituted about 10.1% of the available options.

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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 $344 to $753, with a median price of $522. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal may require some flexibility.

When looking for cheap flights from London to Cairo, the most affordable time to fly is often March, with a median fare of $263. Following closely, April also offers competitive pricing with a median of $335, and May presents another good option with a median of $378.

The journey from London to Cairo covers a distance of 3,533 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a substantial flight time, bridging two major cities across continents.

A typical journey from London to Cairo takes approximately 4h 55m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1. Only 9.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from London to Cairo, indicating that travelers should generally anticipate a layover.

How much is a round trip from London to Cairo

Regular price: £270 - £596

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Cairo is 270 GBP to 596 GBP. The current lowest deal is 188 GBP with Aero Services Executive, for travel from Oct 8-Oct 14.

now £188

Low £270

High £596

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from London to Cairo is January, with a median price of $231. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $686. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £231

February

Most Expensive

Flights from £686

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Direct flights from London to Cairo

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Cairo

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

£423

£235

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

£465

£249

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

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STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

£467

£236

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Sat, Aug 8

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STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

£454

£236

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Sat, Aug 8

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STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

£427

£236

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

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STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

£414

£236

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 12

£454 → £206

55%

2 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 12

£483 → £244

50%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

£447 → £209

53%

13 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 24

£480 → £243

49%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Cairo

London - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Cairo are above the typical level, with 6% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 55m

The typical direct flight from London to Cairo is 4h 55m. Connecting flights average 11h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.3% of recent flights are direct. Connecting flights typically have 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from London to Cairo are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton Airport offers a budget-friendly option for flights from London to Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£203

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick Airport provides another convenient choice for your journey from London to Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£209

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a major hub, offering many flight options from London to Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£238

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is centrally located, providing easy access for flights to Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£350

London Southend (SEN)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£253

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport offers various flight choices for your trip to Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£218

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£203

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is a useful alternative arrival airport due to its proximity to Cairo.

📍 ~45 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£110

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from London to Cairo has been between 7 and 13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $340. Prices tend to increase significantly for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $690. Conversely, booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, typically resulted in higher prices, averaging around $608.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Cairo was considered to be $344 or less. The median price for this route was $522. Fares above $753 were in the highest price bracket. These figures are based on historical data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Cairo have been March, April, and May. March typically offered the lowest median price at $263. April followed with a median price of $335, and May had a median price of $378. These months presented more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $522.

London to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Cairo

How much is a round trip from London to Cairo

Regular price: £270 - £596

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Cairo is 270 GBP to 596 GBP. The current lowest deal is 188 GBP with Aero Services Executive, for travel from Oct 8-Oct 14.

now £188

Low £270

High £596

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cairo

January

Cheapest

Flights from £231

February

Most Expensive

Flights from £686

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