What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Cairo?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Cairo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Cairo?

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,526.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Cairo?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Cairo?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairo?

Departing from Sydney to Cairo will take you 31h 15m. The distance from Sydney to Cairo is about 14392 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairo round-trip?

Currently priced at $1,003, China Eastern will fly you from Sydney to Cairo and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,069 and $1,079, respectively. China Eastern is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Cairo one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $600 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $663 and Turkish Airlines from $731 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Cairo?

When booking a flight from Sydney to Cairo, you may want to consider flying on Etihad Airways, China Eastern or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Cairo?

Sydney to Cairo flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi most often. Shanghai sees the next most stopovers on Sydney to Cairo flights. Doha sees the third most stopovers on flights from Sydney to Cairo.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Cairo flights?

Sydney to Cairo flights have a stopover in Chengdu least often. Chengdu is followed by Dubai in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Sydney to Cairo. Dubai is followed by Istanbul in terms of the least popular stopover location for Sydney to Cairo flights.

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?

People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession are currently the most popular points of interest in Shanghai at the moment. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession can be accessed by travelling approximately 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 32.8 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CAI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Cairo as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairo?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cairo.

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The best time to book flights from Sydney to Cairo is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairo?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairo (average of $1,671). Flying from Sydney to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,410). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Cairo?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Cairo flights typically cost between $1,368 and $1,986 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,476 on China Eastern (17 Nov–30 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Cairo, such as Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

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Jodie,Aug 2026

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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.

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Jodie,Aug 2026

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Qatar Airways

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Etihad Airways

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How long is the flight from Sydney to Cairo?
Departing from Sydney to Cairo will take you 31h 15m. The distance from Sydney to Cairo is about 14392 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairo round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,003, China Eastern will fly you from Sydney to Cairo and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,069 and $1,079, respectively. China Eastern is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Cairo one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $600 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $663 and Turkish Airlines from $731 one-way.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Cairo?
Sydney to Cairo flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi most often. Shanghai sees the next most stopovers on Sydney to Cairo flights. Doha sees the third most stopovers on flights from Sydney to Cairo.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?
People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession are currently the most popular points of interest in Shanghai at the moment. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and French Concession can be accessed by travelling approximately 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 32.8 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Cairo flights?
Sydney to Cairo flights have a stopover in Chengdu least often. Chengdu is followed by Dubai in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Sydney to Cairo. Dubai is followed by Istanbul in terms of the least popular stopover location for Sydney to Cairo flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Cairo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cairo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Cairo?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairo (average of $1,671). Flying from Sydney to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,410). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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China Eastern	Cheapest$1,003	Average$1,366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,069	Average$2,054	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
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Egyptair	Cheapest$2,119	Average$2,911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$2,319	Average$2,614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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The best time to book flights from Sydney to Cairo is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Cairo?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Cairo flights typically cost between $1,368 and $1,986 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,476 on China Eastern (17 Nov–30 Dec).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Cairo?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Cairo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Cairo?

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,526.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Cairo?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Cairo?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

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 10 October 2026.

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Cairo, such as Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Sydney to Cairo flights typically cost between $1,368 and $1,986 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,476 on China Eastern (17 Nov–30 Dec).