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Flights to Cairo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cairo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 February 2025.

Return from

$1,326

One-way from

$753

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,079
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 31/5-30/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 82h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairo
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 18/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 00m total
  • Sydney to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cairo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 February 2025.

Thu 11/920:20SYD - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Fri 17/1014:45CAI - SYD
1 stop40h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,324
Sat 15/221:30SYD - CAI
1 stop43h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/312:30CAI - SYD
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/2$1,339
Tue 15/421:30SYD - CAI
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/614:45CAI - SYD
1 stop40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,415
Tue 15/421:00SYD - CAI
2 stops43h 00mHainan Airlines
Tue 17/612:25CAI - SYD
2 stops42h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,652

Find flights to Cairo within your budget

Locate flights to Cairo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 12 February 2025.

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SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

20:20-06:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Mon 30/6

14:45-14:15

1 stop40h 30m

$1,326

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Fri 29/8

14:30-12:35

1 stop39h 05m

$1,353

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/4

21:30-12:15

1 stop22h 45m

Cairo

Tue 17/6

14:45-14:15

1 stop40h 30m

$1,415

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/4

21:00-08:00

2 stops43h 00m

Cairo

Tue 17/6

12:25-14:15

2 stops42h 50m

$1,652

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

11:40-00:15

2 stops45h 35m

Cairo

Wed 19/3

14:40-20:35

2 stops20h 55m

$1,980

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

21:30-11:40

1 stop23h 10m

Cairo

Wed 19/3

01:30-06:25

1 stop19h 55m

$2,071

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/6

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

$753

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/3

20:50-08:00

3 stops44h 10m

$756

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

21:30-11:40

1 stop23h 10m

$788

SydneyCairo

SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

22:15-00:15

2 stops35h 00m

$1,361

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Best time to book a flight to Cairo

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Travel insights for flights to Cairo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Cairo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2025.

Booking 29 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.

How long is the flight to Cairo?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Cairo takes 29 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Cairo from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairo should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairo are Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern and Hainan Airlines.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairo. Reviews last updated 12 February 2025.

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

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, China Eastern 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 $49, while return flights cost around $303.

  • How much is a return flight to Cairo?

    A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around $191, however they can be found for as little as $190.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 20 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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