Cheap flights to Egypt
Cairo is the gateway for the pyramids and the Nile, and the Red Sea resorts draw winter-sun travellers from across the UK.
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Languages
- Arabic; English is common in tourism
- Airports we fly to
- 1
- Typical connections
- Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris
Where in Egypt?
Flight times from London
Distances and typical journey times from Heathrow to each airport we fly to in Egypt. Non-stop times apply only where a direct service operates on your dates; most other journeys connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris.
| City | Airport | Distance | Non-stop | With one stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 2,195 miles | around 4h 45m | 7h 45m–9h 45m |
When to go
- Cairo: October to April; summers are very hot.
Flying from outside London
We quote from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol. Regional departures usually connect through a Gulf or European hub, which can be cheaper and quicker door to door than travelling to Heathrow.
Questions people ask
- Which airports in Egypt can I fly to from the UK?
- We book flights to Cairo (CAI).
- How long is the flight to Egypt?
- From Heathrow, Cairo is about 4h 45m non-stop. With one connection, allow a few hours more.
- Where do flights to Egypt usually connect?
- Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris.
- What currency is used in Egypt?
- Egyptian pound (EGP). Languages: Arabic; English is common in tourism.
- How do I get today’s fare to Egypt?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.