How many flights from Zürich to Cairo are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 14.9% of flights from Zürich to Cairo were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically experienced one layover. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Zürich to Cairo has a duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 2745 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Zürich to Cairo. Connecting flights had a median price of $326 across the trailing quarter. Direct flights, by comparison, were approximately 48% more expensive, with a median price of $483. Direct flights constituted about 20.6% of the available options.

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November 17 - November 23

Cheapest

ZRH - Cairo

CHF 321

CHF 263

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September 9 - September 26

ZRH - Cairo

CHF 317

CHF 271

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January 21 - January 28

Best

ZRH - Cairo

CHF 368

CHF 271

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September 9 - September 23

ZRH - Cairo

CHF 325

CHF 273

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September 5 - September 25

ZRH - Cairo

CHF 314

CHF 275

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September 1 - September 24

Earliest

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CHF 314

CHF 275

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September 9 - September 24

ZRH - Cairo

CHF 320

CHF 277

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January 9 - January 30

ZRH - Cairo

CHF 319

CHF 278

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September 1 - September 26

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CHF 313

CHF 278

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ZRH - Cairo

CHF 329

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Zürich to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Cairo

Right now, fares for flights from Zürich to Cairo are above the typical level, with 23% of recent fares classified as a good price. Prices for this route typically range from $279–$398, with a median of $344. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Zürich to Cairo.

The typical journey from Zürich to Cairo takes about 10h 35m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2,745 kilometers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 14.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Zürich to Cairo. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Cairo, June stands out with a median fare of $302. Other relatively inexpensive months include December, with a median fare of $334, and May, where the median fare is $338.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Cairo

Regular price: CHF 283 - CHF 572

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Cairo is typically between 283 CHF and 572 CHF. The current lowest deal is 265 CHF with Vueling Airlines, for travel from Nov 16-Nov 23.

now CHF 265

Low CHF 283

High CHF 572

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Cairo is June, with a median price of $302. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $555. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

June

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Direct flights from Zürich to Cairo

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Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Vueling Airlines

CHF 303

CHF 271

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ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Vueling Airlines

CHF 316

CHF 279

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ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

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CHF 316

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ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

SunExpress

CHF 317

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Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

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CHF 317

CHF 294

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ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Vueling Airlines

CHF 329

CHF 303

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

4 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 25

CHF 592 → CHF 316

47%

5 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 23

CHF 594 → CHF 319

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2 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 22

CHF 592 → CHF 318

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7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

CHF 581 → CHF 310

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Zürich - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Zürich to Cairo are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically the cheapest month

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Cairo, with a median price of $302.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 10h 35m

Flights from Zürich to Cairo typically take 10h 35m, covering a distance of 2745 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 85.1% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is one airline that offers direct flights from Zürich to Cairo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Zürich main airports to depart from

Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Cheapest

Zürich Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Cairo, offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$299

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from Cairo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$299

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is a practical alternative due to its location within the Greater Cairo area.

📍 ~30 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Borg El Arab (HBE)

Borg El Arab (HBE) is a secondary major gateway within reasonable driving distance to Cairo.

📍 ~180 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$258

Sharm el-Sheikh International (SSH)

Cheapest

Sharm el-Sheikh International (SSH) offers high international capacity, but requires significant additional travel from Cairo.

📍 ~380 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Hurghada International (HRG)

Hurghada International (HRG) is a large international airport, an alternative for long-haul flights.

📍 ~400 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Queen Alia International (AMM)

Queen Alia International (AMM) is a major regional hub, but requires international travel and border crossing.

📍 ~500 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$349

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Zürich to Cairo is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was observed to be $329. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed an average price of $334. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 60+ days out averaging $424.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Cairo is considered to be $279 or less. The median price for this route was $344. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $398 or less. This threshold provides a useful benchmark for travelers seeking value.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Cairo, with a median price of $302. Other relatively inexpensive months include December, with a median price of $334, and May, with a median price of $338. The annual median price for this route was $344, indicating that these months offer potential savings compared to the overall average.

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