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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 14.9% of flights from Zürich to Cairo were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically experienced one layover. The majority of available options involved at least one connection.

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

A direct flight from Zürich to Cairo typically takes 3 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 2745 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 10 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference 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, while making up 20.6% of the options, were typically more expensive, with a median price of $483, representing a 48% premium.

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Zürich to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Cairo

Right now, 23% of recent fares for flights from Zürich to Cairo are considered a good price. Fares typically range from $279–$398, with a median of $344. Current fares are above the typical level, so you might find opportunities for cheap flights from Zürich to Cairo by setting up a price alert.

A typical journey from Zürich to Cairo takes about 10h 35m, including connections. This duration reflects the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The route from Zürich to Cairo covers a distance of 2745 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Cairo, June stands out with a median fare of $302. Other cost-effective months include December, with a median of $334, and May, where the median fare is $338. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

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 flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Cairo

Regular price: CHF 321 - CHF 461

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

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Cairo is typically between CHF 321 and CHF 461. The current lowest deal is CHF 227 with Valuair, for travel from Sep 22-Sep 30.

now CHF 227

Low CHF 321

High CHF 461

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

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 302

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 555

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Cairo

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 377

CHF 254

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 361

CHF 254

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 369

CHF 256

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 369

CHF 256

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 395

CHF 260

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 419

CHF 263

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

CHF 586 → CHF 256

56%

5 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 19

CHF 581 → CHF 259

55%

5 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 13

CHF 583 → CHF 260

55%

5 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 21

CHF 581 → CHF 266

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Cairo

Zürich - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to CAI are above the typical level, with 23% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $302 for flights from ZRH to CAI.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 10h 35m

The median flight duration from ZRH to CAI is 10 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 14.9% of recent flights from ZRH to CAI are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is one airline that offers direct flights for the ZRH to CAI route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to CAI are frequent, appearing within 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 good value.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 203

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 203

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport is a useful alternative, located on the western outskirts of Cairo/Giza.

📍 ~45 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CHF 152

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the most advantageous time to book flights from Zürich to Cairo has been within the 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $329. Booking 14-27 days out also showed an average price of $329. Prices tended to increase for bookings made further in advance, reaching an average of $424 for flights booked 60 or more days out.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Zürich to Cairo was considered to be $279 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $344. Prices typically ranged up to $398 for the majority of travelers.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Cairo, with a median price of $302. December also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $334. The annual median price for this route was $344, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Zürich to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Cairo

A typical journey from Zürich to Cairo takes about 10h 35m, including connections. This duration reflects the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The route from Zürich to Cairo covers a distance of 2745 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

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 flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Cairo

Regular price: CHF 321 - CHF 461

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

The regular price range for flights from Zurich to Cairo is typically between CHF 321 and CHF 461. The current lowest deal is CHF 227 with Valuair, for travel from Sep 22-Sep 30.

now CHF 227

Low CHF 321

High CHF 461

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Cairo

June

Cheapest

Flights from CHF 302

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CHF 555

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Zürich to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Cairo

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 377

CHF 254

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 361

CHF 254

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 369

CHF 256

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 369

CHF 256

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 395

CHF 260

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ZRH - Cairo

Zürich (ZRH) - Cairo (CAI)

Valuair

CHF 419

CHF 263

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

CHF 586 → CHF 256

56%

5 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 19

CHF 581 → CHF 259

55%

5 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 13

CHF 583 → CHF 260

55%

5 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 21

CHF 581 → CHF 266

54%

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Cairo

Zürich - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from ZRH to CAI are above the typical level, with 23% good prices historically.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $302 for flights from ZRH to CAI.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 10h 35m

The median flight duration from ZRH to CAI is 10 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 14.9% of recent flights from ZRH to CAI are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is one airline that offers direct flights for the ZRH to CAI route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from ZRH to CAI are frequent, appearing within 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 good value.

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 203

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CHF 203

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport is a useful alternative, located on the western outskirts of Cairo/Giza.

Cairo, Egypt

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Cheap Flights from Zürich to Cairo

Today’s best flight deals from Zürich to Cairo

Zürich to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Cairo

Direct flights from Zürich to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Cairo

Zürich - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Flights are typically 10h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich 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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Dec 26

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

When is the best time to book flights from Zürich to Cairo?

What is a good price for a flight from Zürich to Cairo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Cairo?

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

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

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

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Zürich to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Zürich to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Zürich to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Zürich to Cairo

Direct flights from Zürich to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Zürich to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from Zürich to Cairo

Zürich - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for the best prices

Flights are typically 10h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Zürich 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

Feb 05

Feb 05

Dec 26

Nov 06

Sep 25

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When is the best time to book flights from Zürich to Cairo?

What is a good price for a flight from Zürich to Cairo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Zürich to Cairo?