Egypt · CAI
Flights to Cairo from the UK
Cairo is about five hours direct from Heathrow, which makes it one of the shortest long-haul-feeling trips on our list. The Giza pyramids sit at the city's edge rather than out in the desert, so a first visit does not need days of travelling. Summer here is severe — October to April is far more comfortable for sightseeing.
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Flights from the UK to Cairo
We quote every one of these by hand. Pick a departure airport and we will come back with the real fare on your dates.
Departure dates shown are examples and move forward automatically — we are not holding these seats. Prices, where shown, are indicative and change daily.
Airport
Cairo International (CAI)
Flight time
about 5h direct from London
Best time to go
October to April, outside the summer heat
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Time zone
GMT+2, GMT+3 in summer
Country
Egypt
Flight times are approximate and depend on the routing. Ask us for the exact schedule on your dates.
When to go to Cairo
Based on the climate and the school and holiday calendar, not on fares. We have no live pricing — ask us for the actual cost on your dates.
Time in Cairo
London
—
Cairo
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2 hours ahead of London · GMT+2, GMT+3 in summer
How long it takes to Cairo
Usually connecting through
The cheapest fare is often the longest journey. Tell us which matters more and we will price both.
Flying to Cairo from your airport
Journey length from each UK airport — hours, not fares.
- LHRLondon Heathrow5h
EgyptAir, British Airways
- LGWLondon Gatwick8h–12h
via Istanbul or Paris
- MANManchester8h–12h
via Istanbul or Paris
- BHXBirmingham8h–12h
via Istanbul or Paris
- EDIEdinburgh8h–12h
via Istanbul or Paris
- GLAGlasgow8h–12h
via Istanbul or Paris
Leaving from a regional airport usually means one stop — sometimes cheaper than the train to Heathrow, sometimes not. Ask us and we will price both.
Who flies to Cairo
These are the carriers we most often quote on this route. The cheapest is rarely the same one twice, which is the reason to let us check rather than assume.
EgyptAir
British Airways
Turkish Airlines
Air FranceBefore you travel to Cairo
Entry
Most visitors need a visa. An e-visa and a visa on arrival are both commonly available — use the official Egyptian government portal for the e-visa rather than a third-party site.
Health
No vaccination certificate is required for arrivals from the UK. Standard travel health precautions apply, and it is worth being careful with food and water in the first few days.
How far ahead to start
Real lead times for Cairo — the parts that cannot be rushed.
8 weeks before
Vaccinations
Some courses take time to complete, and a yellow fever certificate is only valid from 10 days after the jab.
6 weeks before
Visa
Applications for Cairo are among the slower ones we handle. Starting early costs nothing; starting late can cost the trip.
On the day you book
Travel insurance
Cancellation cover only protects you against what happens after the policy starts, so buying it later leaves a gap.
1 week before
Confirm baggage
Extra allowance bought in advance costs far less than at the airport desk — the usual sting on this route.
24 hours before
Check in
Seats fill fast on busy routes and families get split up. Confirm the schedule at the same time.
Requirements depend on your nationality, not where you live, and they change without notice. Confirm yours at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice before booking anything non-refundable — or just ask us. Our travel guide covers passports, visas and vaccinations in full.
What does Cairo cost right now?
Fares on this route move daily and differ by UK departure airport. Tell us your dates and we will come back with a real price — including baggage, which is where these routes usually catch people out.
Flying to Cairo — your questions
The things people ask us most about this route. Anything else, just call 020 4618 3838.
The direct flight is about 5h direct from London. With one stop it is typically 8–12 hours depending on the layover, so the cheapest ticket is often the longest day.
Emirates
Qatar AirwaysTurkish Airlines
Kenya Airways
Ethiopian AirlinesBritish Airways
Saudia
Etihad Airways
KLM
Lufthansa
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