What's the typical flight distance from Cairo?

Flights from Cairo historically show a varied distribution in terms of distance. Medium-haul flights typically represent the largest share, accounting for 46% of journeys in the trailing 90 days. Long-haul flights make up 30% of the routes, indicating a significant number of longer-distance options. Short-haul flights are also available, comprising 24% of the flight distances from Cairo.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Cairo?

Historically, some of the most affordable flight destinations from Cairo can be found in various countries. For example, Asyut in Egypt has shown a median price of $91, while Bisha in Saudi Arabia typically has a median price of $142. Other budget-friendly options include Mersin in Turkey at a median of $147, and Catania in Italy with a median price of $149, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Cairo at their lowest price?

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Cairo, with an average price of $438. This represents a potential savings of 24% compared to the annual median average price of $578. March also tends to be an economical month for travel, with an average price of $481. These trends are observed across the trailing quarter.

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Antalya
Turkey • 2026-10-15
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CAI
Dammam
Saudi Arabia • 2026-12-15
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$82
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Lyon
France • 2026-12-24
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Al-Qassim Region
Saudi Arabia • 2026-10-29
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$91
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Italy • 2026-12-24
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$102
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Spain • 2027-06-15
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Flights from Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Cairo, the most affordable option right now is to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with fares starting at just $90. You can also find competitive prices to Hurghada, Egypt, with roundtrip fares from $97. Another economical choice is Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, where flights begin at $109.

Cairo offers a broad range of destinations, with recent fares covering 979 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, the most frequently observed destinations by country were within Egypt, accounting for 18% of recent fares. Saudi Arabia followed with 9%, and the United States made up 6% of the deals. These figures indicate a diverse set of options for travelers departing from Cairo.

When flying from Cairo, 22.9% of recent fares are for direct flights. This suggests that while non-stop options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections. Travelers should consider this when planning their journeys, as connecting flights can sometimes offer different price points or access to a wider array of destinations.

Looking at the most popular routes over the last 90 days, Hurghada, Egypt, stands out as the most frequently discounted destination from Cairo. Following closely in popularity is Athens, Greece, which also appears often in recent fare observations. Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, ranks as another highly popular destination for travelers departing from Cairo, indicating consistent demand for these routes.

The distribution of flight distances from Cairo shows a varied mix. Approximately 30% of routes are long-haul, indicating a substantial number of long-distance international trips. Medium-haul flights represent 46% of the routes, covering a significant portion of the available destinations. Shorter trips, classified as short-haul, make up 24% of the flight options from Cairo.

Most popular airlines from Cairo

Egyptair

Ethiopian Airlines

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Lufthansa

KLM

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cairo soon

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Mumbai

Cairo (CAI) - Mumbai (BOM)

Royal Jordanian

$361

$213

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Tokyo

Cairo (CAI) - Tokyo (HND)

Flynas

$1,095

$648

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Malé

Cairo (CAI) - Malé (MLE)

Etihad Airways

$530

$376

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Jakarta

Cairo (CAI) - Jakarta (CGK)

Egyptair

$966

$649

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Dubai

Cairo (CAI) - Dubai (DXB)

Aviaexpress

$373

$210

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Manchester

Cairo (CAI) - Manchester (MAN)

SunExpress

$575

$258

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Cairo

Hangzhou

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

$541

Kuala Lumpur

TOP

Malaysia • Nov 2026

from

$409

Mumbai

TOP

India • Oct 2026

from

$215

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Nov 2026

from

$511

Denpasar

TOP

Indonesia • Nov 2026

from

$560

Montreal

TOP

Canada • Nov 2026

from

$601

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cairo

-46%

CAI - Tokyo

$939 → $511

-45%

CAI - Kuala Lumpur

$742 → $409

-39%

CAI - Malé

$607 → $372

-27%

CAI - Denpasar

$762 → $557

Popular Airports from Cairo

Cairo airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Wed - Sat

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday are the cheapest days to fly from CAI.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$35 direct / ~$78 roundtrip

Cheapest deals from Cairo are to destinations within Egypt, such as Hurghada, Luxor, and Sharm El Sheikh.

✈️ Airlines to watch

SunExpress, Transavia France, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air

These carriers offer a mix of international and regional flights from Cairo.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance from Cairo offers the lowest median airfare.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb

Flights from Cairo tend to be cheaper in February.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Jeddah

Flights from Cairo to Jeddah are currently available from $90.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Cairo to various international destinations.

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

💸 Flights from ~$109

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Philippines • Jan 2027

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$6,574

$2,527

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Kuwait Airways

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From CAI

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Muscat

Oman • Oct 2026

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$1,679

$811

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From CAI

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Jakarta

Indonesia • Oct 2026

93% AI deal score

$3,056

$1,783

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Egyptair

Business Class

From CAI

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Johannesburg

South Africa • Apr 2027

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$3,789

$1,947

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Egyptair

Business Class

From CAI

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Hangzhou

China • Dec 2026

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$3,659

$1,969

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Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Washington, D.C.

United States • Nov 2026

93% AI deal score

$5,460

$2,276

Save $3,184

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Phuket City

Thailand • Jan 2027

93% AI deal score

$6,464

$2,628

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Kuwait Airways, +1

Business Class

From CAI

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New York

United States • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,560

$1,125

Save $1,435

Alitalia

Business Class

From CAI

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Miami

United States • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,630

$1,153

Save $1,477

Alitalia

Business Class

From CAI

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Toronto

Canada • May 2027

92% AI deal score

$2,759

$1,155

Save $1,604

Alitalia

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Algiers

Algeria • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$900

$587

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Egyptair

Business Class

Booking Flights from Cairo: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Cairo have offered median prices under $150. For instance, cities like Asyut and Sohag in Egypt have typically shown median prices around $91. Other affordable options include El Dabaa at a median of $138, and multiple cities in Saudi Arabia such as Bisha, Wadi ad-Dawasir, Al Bahah, and Qurayyat, which have median prices around $142-$143. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

Cairo is a well-connected origin, with flights typically reaching 979 unique cities across 81 countries. In the trailing 90 days, Egypt accounted for 18% of the country distribution, making it the most frequently connected country. Saudi Arabia followed with a 9% share, and the United States represented 6% of the available destinations.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served destinations from Cairo include Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh within Egypt. Another popular international destination is Athens, Greece. These cities consistently appear among the top options for travelers departing from Cairo, reflecting their historical popularity and availability.

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Flights from Cairo: Overview

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Most popular airlines from Cairo

Egyptair

Ethiopian Airlines

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Lufthansa

KLM

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from Cairo soon

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Mumbai

Cairo (CAI) - Mumbai (BOM)

Royal Jordanian

$361

$213

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Tokyo

Cairo (CAI) - Tokyo (HND)

Flynas

$1,095

$648

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Malé

Cairo (CAI) - Malé (MLE)

Etihad Airways

$530

$376

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Jakarta

Cairo (CAI) - Jakarta (CGK)

Egyptair

$966

$649

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Dubai

Cairo (CAI) - Dubai (DXB)

Aviaexpress

$373

$210

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Manchester

Cairo (CAI) - Manchester (MAN)

SunExpress

$575

$258

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Cairo

Hangzhou

TOP

China • Nov 2026

from

$541

Kuala Lumpur

TOP

Malaysia • Nov 2026

from

$409

Mumbai

TOP

India • Oct 2026

from

$215

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Nov 2026

from

$511

Denpasar

TOP

Indonesia • Nov 2026

from

$560

Montreal

TOP

Canada • Nov 2026

from

$601

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cairo

-46%

CAI - Tokyo

$939 → $511

-45%

CAI - Kuala Lumpur

$742 → $409

-39%

CAI - Malé

$607 → $372

-27%

CAI - Denpasar

$762 → $557

Popular Airports from Cairo

Cairo airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Wed - Sat

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday are the cheapest days to fly from CAI.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$35 direct / ~$78 roundtrip

Cheapest deals from Cairo are to destinations within Egypt, such as Hurghada, Luxor, and Sharm El Sheikh.

✈️ Airlines to watch

SunExpress, Transavia France, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air

These carriers offer a mix of international and regional flights from Cairo.

⏱️ Best time to book

0-2 weeks in advance

Booking 0-2 weeks in advance from Cairo offers the lowest median airfare.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb

Flights from Cairo tend to be cheaper in February.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Jeddah

Flights from Cairo to Jeddah are currently available from $90.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Cairo to various international destinations.

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

💸 Flights from ~$109

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo and western Giza.

Algeria • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$900

$587

Save $313

Egyptair

Business Class

Booking Flights from Cairo: Frequently Asked Questions

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Most popular destinations to fly from Cairo

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Cairo

Popular Airports from Cairo

Cairo airport insights

Tue - Wed - Sat

From ~$35 direct / ~$78 roundtrip

SunExpress, Transavia France, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air

0-2 weeks in advance

Feb

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Cairo main airports to depart from

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Popular Airports from Cairo

Cairo airport insights

Tue - Wed - Sat

From ~$35 direct / ~$78 roundtrip

SunExpress, Transavia France, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air

0-2 weeks in advance

Feb

Watch fares to Jeddah

Cairo main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

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Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Cairo?

When are flights from Cairo at their lowest price?

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