Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available for the Riyadh to Cairo route. Historically, approximately 60.6% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this journey.

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

A direct flight from Riyadh to Cairo typically takes 2 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 1612 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 8 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Riyadh to Cairo flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for Riyadh to Cairo flights is advisable. Historically, deals for this route have been classified as frequent over the trailing 30 days. This suggests that prices can fluctuate, and an alert could help you identify a favorable time to book your travel.

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Riyadh to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Cairo

A meaningful share of recent fares for flights from Riyadh to Cairo are non-stop, with 60.6% of itineraries flying direct. The remaining itineraries typically include 1 stopover. This indicates a balanced market where you have options for both direct and connecting services, depending on your preference for speed versus potential cost savings.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Riyadh to Cairo, fares typically range from $211–$376, with a median of $271. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route, presenting a favorable opportunity. Approximately 27% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that competitive deals appear regularly. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices frequently.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Cairo? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $120. Following closely, November also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $194. February is another good option, showing a median fare of $222, making the winter months generally the most economical for this route.

A typical journey from Riyadh to Cairo takes approximately 2h 45m, including both direct and connecting flights. For those flying non-stop, the flight time is also around 2h 45m. However, if your itinerary includes connections, the median journey time extends to about 9h 30m. This route covers a distance of 1612 km, categorizing it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Cairo

Regular price: $200 - $580

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

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Cairo is typically between $200 and $580. The current lowest deal is $141 with Faso Airways for travel from Nov 13-Nov 15.

now $141

Low $200

High $580

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from RUH to CAI is December, with a median price of $120. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $386. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $120

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $386

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo

Faso Airways

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Cairo

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$265

$162

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$285

$162

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$284

$180

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$266

$166

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$309

$185

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$327

$201

One-way

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

9 nights

Mar 3 - Mar 12

$764 → $266

65%

8 nights

Mar 4 - Mar 12

$764 → $277

64%

9 nights

Mar 5 - Mar 14

$761 → $277

64%

10 nights

Mar 4 - Mar 14

$740 → $257

65%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Cairo

Riyadh - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Riyadh to Cairo are below the typical level, with 27% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $120 for flights from Riyadh to Cairo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m.

Direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo typically take 2 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Faso Airways offers direct flights.

Faso Airways has offered direct flights on this route, with 60.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Faso Airways has offered direct flights.

Faso Airways has offered direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo, with one direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Cairo appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Riyadh to Cairo.

📍 ~27 km from Riyadh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Riyadh to Cairo.

📍 ~18 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$147

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo and Giza.

📍 ~45 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$159

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From RUH

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Nov 16

Cairo, Egypt

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Oct 10

Cairo, Egypt

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$3,452

$2,214

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Oct 28

Cairo, Egypt

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$3,492

$2,144

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Nov 13

Cairo, Egypt

86% AI deal score

$3,658

$2,201

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From RUH

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Nov 12

Cairo, Egypt

86% AI deal score

$3,635

$2,244

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Oct 30

Cairo, Egypt

86% AI deal score

$3,644

$2,322

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Business Class

From RUH

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Oct 10

Cairo, Egypt

85% AI deal score

$1,087

$574

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From RUH

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Oct 09

Cairo, Egypt

85% AI deal score

$3,421

$2,324

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Oct 10

Cairo, Egypt

84% AI deal score

$1,019

$574

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Oct 14

Cairo, Egypt

84% AI deal score

$1,040

$574

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Cairo, Egypt

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$1,045

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Cairo, Egypt

82% AI deal score

$895

$572

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the best time to purchase flights from Riyadh to Cairo is 60+ days before departure. During the trailing 90 days, tickets bought within this window had an average price of $266. Prices typically increase closer to the departure date, with tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaging $483. Planning ahead can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to Cairo was considered to be $211 or less. The median price for this route during the same 90-day period was $271. Fares above $376 were in the more expensive range, indicating that prices can vary considerably.

Historically, December has offered the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cairo, with a median price of $120. November also presented lower fares, with a median price of $194. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $271, suggesting that certain months can offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

Riyadh to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Cairo

Regular price: $200 - $580

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

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Cairo is typically between $200 and $580. The current lowest deal is $141 with Faso Airways for travel from Nov 13-Nov 15.

now $141

Low $200

High $580

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Cairo

December

Cheapest

Flights from $120

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $386

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo

Faso Airways

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Cairo

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$265

$162

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$285

$162

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$284

$180

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$266

$166

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$309

$185

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Cairo

Riyadh (RUH) - Cairo (CAI)

Flynas

$327

$201

One-way

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

9 nights

Mar 3 - Mar 12

$764 → $266

65%

8 nights

Mar 4 - Mar 12

$764 → $277

64%

9 nights

Mar 5 - Mar 14

$761 → $277

64%

10 nights

Mar 4 - Mar 14

$740 → $257

65%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Cairo

Riyadh - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Riyadh to Cairo are below the typical level, with 27% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $120 for flights from Riyadh to Cairo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m.

Direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo typically take 2 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Faso Airways offers direct flights.

Faso Airways has offered direct flights on this route, with 60.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Faso Airways has offered direct flights.

Faso Airways has offered direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo, with one direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Cairo appear frequently, offering more opportunities to save.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Riyadh to Cairo.

📍 ~27 km from Riyadh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Riyadh to Cairo.

📍 ~18 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$147

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo and Giza.

Cairo, Egypt

82% AI deal score

$895

$572

Save $323

Egyptair

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Cairo

Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to Cairo

Riyadh to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Cairo

Direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Cairo

Riyadh - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 45m.

Faso Airways offers direct flights.

Faso Airways has offered direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Riyadh 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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Oct 10

Oct 28

Nov 13

Nov 12

Oct 30

Oct 10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

When should I buy Riyadh to Cairo tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Riyadh to Cairo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cairo?

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo?

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

Should I set a price alert for Riyadh to Cairo flights?

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Riyadh to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Cairo

Direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Cairo

Riyadh - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 45m.

Faso Airways offers direct flights.

Faso Airways has offered direct flights.

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Riyadh 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

Nov 16

Oct 10

Oct 28

Nov 13

Nov 12

Oct 30

Oct 10

Oct 09

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Oct 14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

When should I buy Riyadh to Cairo tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Riyadh to Cairo?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cairo?