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$775+ Cheap flights to Cairo

— CAI
2 Dec — 9 Dec1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cairo in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cairo

Sat 21/1111:15 -
3 stops53h 15m
Sat 12/1213:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 28/10$1,527
Sun 22/1113:25 -
2 stops33h 20m
Sun 6/1213:00 -
1 stop39h 35m
Deal found 1/11$1,544
Fri 13/1109:50 -
2 stops28h 00m
Sat 28/1119:00 -
3 stops32h 10m
Deal found 31/10$1,547
Thu 5/1120:05 -
2 stops34h 40m
Thu 19/1113:00 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 31/10$1,554
Tue 3/1112:35 -
3 stops32h 55m
Tue 17/1116:00 -
3 stops33h 35m
Deal found 29/10$1,564
Mon 2/1109:50 -
2 stops34h 15m
Tue 17/1101:05 -
3 stops32h 45m
Deal found 30/10$1,573
Tue 17/1122:15 -
2 stops34h 40m
Mon 23/1119:55 -
3 stops31h 15m
Deal found 29/10$1,581
Thu 3/1210:50 -
3 stops53h 40m
Thu 17/1213:00 -
3 stops35h 15m
Deal found 29/10$1,595

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Return from

$1,527

One-way from

$775

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,958
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/11-12/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 50m total
  • Sydney to Cairo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 16/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Sydney to Cairo
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SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/1

09:20-07:30

1 stop31h 10m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$776

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/1

07:00-07:30

2 stops33h 30m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$855

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/11

21:35-23:55

2 stops35h 20m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$937

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/12

21:35-09:20

2 stops44h 45m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$980

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/1

21:35-23:55

2 stops35h 20m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,000

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

22:10-21:35

2 stops32h 25m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,054

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

10:50-07:30

3 stops53h 40m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,089

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/1

10:25-00:25

2 stops47h 00m

Cairo

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,228

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/1

21:30-03:35

2 stops39h 05m

Cairo

Fri 5/2

04:20-17:45

2 stops52h 25m

$1,672

SydneyCairo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CAI Cairo

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

16:50-03:35

2 stops43h 45m

Cairo

Tue 4/5

16:55-16:50

2 stops40h 55m

$1,759

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When is the best time to book a flight to Cairo?

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Cairo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to Egypt. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,712 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,462 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,555 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
247 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

FAQs about flying to Cairo

Cairo climate

Temperatures at this time of year generally stay between 23 and 24 degrees Celsius, with night-time temperatures about 10 degrees. However, when packing your suitcase, bare in mind temperatures can soar to above 32 degrees and have been known to drop to lower than 9 degrees at some times during this period.

Getting around Cairo

There are taxis and limousines available at Cairo International Airport (CAI). Taxis operate on a flat-fare system and fees are the same as the limousine service.

The Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus serves central Cairo as well as Heliopolis, Giza and Nasr-City.

There are airport bus services too. Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses can be picked up from Terminal 1.

It’s not advisable to drive in Cairo. Lots of the city is walkable and taxis are cheap and plentiful. Ensure that you choose the taxi, don’t let it choose you. Don’t select one of the taxis parked outside expensive hotels or restaurants. It’s like having “tourist” written on your forehead and you’ll pay more than you need to.

The metro train system is efficient, punctual and clean. There are women-only carriages. You’ll see the “Women” signs above the platforms; the train carriage for women will be beside the signs.

Locals use microbuses to get around. This is an option best left to those who speak Arabic and those with a good knowledge of Cairo.

What is good to know if travelling to Cairo?

  • Official Egypt takes a long lunch break – 1pm to 4pm. Lunch is the main meal of the day. 
  • There is gold everywhere in the Egyptian Museum. King Tutankhamen’s gold death mask is the star exhibit and you’ll also see just about everything that was buried with him – a statue of Isis, the goddess, protecting Tutankhamun’s shrine, gold bangles, an alabaster perfume vase, a magnificent pectoral, detailed corselet and gold rings. The museum is in Midan Tahrir. 
  • The Birqash Camel Market is an easy day trip from Cairo. Get there early and choose a good spot to see the action. 
  • Coptic Cairo (Masr al-Qadima) has been inhabited for more than 2,000 years. It’s the centre of the Coptic Christian community. There are lots of ancient and beautiful churches, including Saint Mary Church (Haret Elroum), Saint Mercurius Church and the The Hanging Church.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Cairo (CAI) if they wish to fly to Cairo. The Cairo airport is 18.6 km from the city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cairo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo?

    Cairo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo. One-way flights to Cairo typically cost $84, while return flights cost around $385.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairo?

    A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around $436, however they can be found for as little as $385.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Cairo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Cairo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Cairo?

    Yes. Cairo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Cairo Airport is the closest property to Cairo (0.0 km away from Cairo).

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