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✈️ Cheap flights to Egypt
Compare fares to Egypt from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Cairo Intl (CAI). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Egypt
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAI | Cairo Intl | Cairo | Main |
| SPX | Sphinx Intl | Al Jiza | Main |
| PSD | Port Said Intl | Port Said | Main |
| HBE | Alexandria Intl | Alexandria | Main |
| AAC | El Arish Intl | El Arish | Main |
| DBB | El Alamein Intl | El Alamein | Main |
| ATZ | Asyut Intl | Asyut | Main |
| SSH | Sharm El Sheikh Intl | Sharm El Sheikh | Main |
| HRG | Hurghada Intl | Hurghada | Main |
| MUH | Mersa Matruh Intl | Marsa Matruh | Main |
…and 7 more airports.
Cairo International Airport is the main gateway, with other international airports at Luxor, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Marsa Alam. Some travellers also arrive overland or by ferry from neighbouring countries in the region.
📅 Best time to fly to Egypt
Best: October–April: warm, sunny days ideal for sightseeing, especially in Luxor and Aswan.
Cheaper shoulder season: May and September: hot inland but good for Red Sea beaches and diving, with fewer crowds.
Avoid: June–August in Upper Egypt, when temperatures in Luxor and Aswan can be extremely hot.
Weather by month in Cairo
- 19°Jan☀️
- 21°Feb☀️
- 24°Mar☀️
- 28°Apr☀️
- 32°May☀️
- 34°Jun☀️
- 35°Jul☀️
- 35°Aug☀️
- 33°Sep☀️
- 30°Oct☀️
- 25°Nov☀️
- 20°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Egypt
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Cairo | 3,532 km | 4 h 55 min | |
| New York → Cairo | 9,017 km | 11 h 30 min | |
| Los Angeles → Cairo | 12,219 km | 15 h 25 min | |
| Chicago → Cairo | 9,874 km | 12 h 35 min | |
| Miami → Cairo | 10,451 km | 13 h 15 min | |
| San Francisco → Cairo | 12,005 km | 15 h 10 min | |
| Toronto → Cairo | 9,228 km | 11 h 45 min | |
| Paris → Cairo | 3,210 km | 4 h 30 min | |
| Frankfurt → Cairo | 2,922 km | 4 h 10 min | |
| Dubai → Cairo | 2,415 km | 3 h 35 min | |
| Delhi → Cairo | 4,403 km | 6 h 00 min | |
| Mumbai → Cairo | 4,341 km | 5 h 55 min | |
| Singapore → Cairo | 8,261 km | 10 h 35 min | |
| Sydney → Cairo | 14,403 km | 18 h 00 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Egypt
- Cairo and Giza – The pyramids, world-class museums and the medieval mosques and markets of Islamic Cairo in one sprawling city.
- Luxor – Ancient Thebes holds Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple.
- Aswan – A relaxed river town of feluccas, colourful Nubian villages and the island temple of Philae.
- Abu Simbel – Two monumental temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari overlooking Lake Nasser.
- Alexandria – Seaside corniche cafés, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina and catacombs from the Roman era.
- Dahab – A laid-back Red Sea town famed for snorkelling, the Blue Hole and trips to Mount Sinai.
💡 Flight hacks
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Flights to Egypt: questions
What is the main airport in Egypt?
The main international airport is Cairo Intl (CAI) in Cairo. Other airports with scheduled flights include Al Jiza (SPX), Port Said (PSD), Alexandria (HBE).
How long is the flight from London to Egypt?
A nonstop flight from London to Cairo covers about 3,532 km and takes around 4 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Egypt?
October–April: warm, sunny days ideal for sightseeing, especially in Luxor and Aswan.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Egypt?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May and September: hot inland but good for Red Sea beaches and diving, with fewer crowds.
Do I need a visa to fly to Egypt?
It depends on your passport. See our Egypt visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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