Are there direct flights from London to Cairo?

Yes, direct flights from London to Cairo are available. Historically, direct flights have accounted for approximately 9.3% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days. For flights with layovers, the median number of stopovers was typically one.

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

The typical direct flight from London to Cairo takes approximately 4 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 3533 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to about 10 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a significant increase compared to direct travel.

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

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from London to Cairo. Connecting flights had a median price of $472 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights, which represented about 10.1% of the options, had a higher median price of $566, indicating a premium of approximately 20% for direct travel.

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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–$753, with a median of $522. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from London to Cairo may require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from London to Cairo, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $263. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $335, and May presents a median of $378. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

The journey from London to Cairo typically covers a distance of 3533 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight. Understanding this distance helps in anticipating the overall travel experience.

For travelers flying from London to Cairo, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 4h 55m. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, as only 9.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from London to Cairo. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 1, which extends the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from London to Cairo

Regular price: £268 - £593

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Cairo is typically between 268 GBP and 593 GBP. The current lowest deal is 189 GBP with Aero Services Executive, for travel from Oct 8-Oct 14.

now £189

Low £268

High £593

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cairo

Flights from London to Cairo are cheapest in January, with a median price of $231. The most expensive month to fly 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Cairo

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Cairo

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Cairo

London (LGW) - Cairo (CAI)

Eurowings

£559

£307

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Cairo

London (LGW) - Cairo (CAI)

SunExpress

£661

£331

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cairo

London (LHR) - Cairo (CAI)

Scandinavian Airlines

£441

£267

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

£417

£238

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

£423

£233

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£285

£212

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 20

£553 → £281

49%

13 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 19

£441 → £219

50%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

£450 → £228

49%

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

£458 → £236

48%

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% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March, April, and May are historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Cairo are March ($263), April ($335), and May ($378).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Direct flights to Cairo from London typically take 4h 55m, while connecting flights average 11h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.3% of recent flights from London to Cairo are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways provides direct flights on this route, offering a non-stop option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Cairo are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

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

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from London to Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£203

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 ~£115

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Across the trailing quarter, the best time to purchase tickets from London to Cairo was typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price was $340. Prices for tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaged $690, while those bought 14-27 days in advance averaged $561. Historically, waiting until the last minute can result in higher fares.

Historically, a good price for a flight from London to Cairo has been around $344. This figure represents the lower end of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route during the same period was $522, while prices at the higher end reached approximately $753.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Cairo have been March, April, and May. In March, the median price was $263, while in April, it was $335. May also offered relatively lower prices with a median of $378. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $522.

London to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Cairo

How much is a round trip from London to Cairo

Regular price: £268 - £593

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Cairo is typically between 268 GBP and 593 GBP. The current lowest deal is 189 GBP with Aero Services Executive, for travel from Oct 8-Oct 14.

now £189

Low £268

High £593

The cheapest time to fly from London to Cairo

January

Cheapest

Flights from £231

February

Most Expensive

Flights from £686

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Cairo

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Cairo

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Cairo

London (LGW) - Cairo (CAI)

Eurowings

£559

£307

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Cairo

London (LGW) - Cairo (CAI)

SunExpress

£661

£331

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Cairo

London (LHR) - Cairo (CAI)

Scandinavian Airlines

£441

£267

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

£417

£238

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

£423

£233

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Cairo

London (STN) - Cairo (CAI)

Ryanair

£285

£212

One-way

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

7 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 20

£553 → £281

49%

13 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 19

£441 → £219

50%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

£450 → £228

49%

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

£458 → £236

48%

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% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March, April, and May are historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Cairo are March ($263), April ($335), and May ($378).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Direct flights to Cairo from London typically take 4h 55m, while connecting flights average 11h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 9.3% of recent flights from London to Cairo are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways provides direct flights on this route, offering a non-stop option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Cairo are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

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

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from London to Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~£203

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 above the typical level

March, April, and May are historically cheapest

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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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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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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 above the typical level

March, April, and May are historically cheapest

Direct flights average 4h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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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Sep 16

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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?