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Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Flights to Egypt in 2024

Find the latest flights to Egypt in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 698 916 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R9 408

Return from

R7 496

One-way from

R5 149
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Johannesburg to Cairo
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Egypt

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Average price of flights to Egypt by month

Plan your trip to Egypt by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Egypt is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Egypt (average of R495). Flying to Egypt in July will prove the most costly (average of R575). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R9 370

February

R9 484

March

R9 408

April

R9 919

May

R9 711

June

R10 090

July

R10 885

August

R10 317

September

R9 919

October

R9 673

November

R9 541

December

R10 374

Temperature and rainfall in Egypt by month

Plan your trip to Egypt by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CAI

Temperature

13 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Egypt, 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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Egypt. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Egypt is 77 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Egypt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Egypt. 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 Egypt. Reviews last updated 28 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air, Egypt Air and Etihad Airways to Egypt by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
4 166 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8,1
Very Good
4 166 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 166 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7,9
Good
228 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 166 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7,8
Good
2 154 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 166 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7,7
Good
4 558 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 166 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,3

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Few destinations exert such a strong pull on the imagination as Egypt. About 13 million travellers take cheap flights to Egypt each year, many on package tours, to gaze the treasures of the pharaohs, cruise down the Nile, wonder at the temples of Luxor and Abu Simbel, try to catch a glimpse of Alexandria as Cleopatra would have known it, explore the Sinai Peninsula with Bedouin guides or remember the war dead at El Alamein.

It could be said that two men, in relatively recent times, have popularised travel to Egypt. One was Napoleon, whose campaign in Egypt in the 18th century helped to spark enthusiasm for all things Egyptian; the other was Howard Carter, the English archaeologist who discovered the treasures in the Valley of the Kings. The first guide book to Egypt was published in the 1840s and it has become more and more popular with every passing year.

Cairo may be home to King Tutankhamen’s bling, but it’s also the city of colourful and highly scented souks, and it’s a great base for the Giza Necropolis.

On the Red Sea coast, Sharm el Sheikh was once a sleepy diving spot. Now, it’s a hugely popular resort (particularly with British tourists). Hurghada, favoured by European tourists, lies across the clear, blue waters, and vies with Sharm as the Red Sea’s most popular destination.

Egypt climate

Summer runs June through September and temperatures are extremely hot (up to 31 degrees on average along the coast and up to 50 degrees in Aswan). Winter (October to May) temperatures are warm.

What is good to know if travelling to Egypt?

  • Egypt runs on baksheesh (tipping). Visitors are expected to give everyone who helps them, even in minor ways such as holding open a door, a tip. Keep a roll of small notes on you. Haggling is expected too. 
  • At the Khan El Khalili bazaar, the most popular items to haggle for are Backgammon boards and trinket boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay. 
  • At Giza, the Pyramid of King Chefren, which stands beside the Pyramid of King Cheops, is cheaper to visit, and, some argue, just as interesting. 
  • Cairo’s oldest mosque is the Ibn Tulun mosque. Climb the minaret – tipping the guardian of course – and enjoy the views of Cairo. 
  • The Gayer Anderson Museum, beside the Ibn Tulun mosque, is a fascinating museum. It consists of two houses, one built in the 1500s, the other in the 1600s., both wonderfully preserved, with Gayer Anderson’s collection of art and furnishings. Gayer Anderson was a British Major, collector and self-described Orientalist. 
  • In Alexandria, little survives from Cleopatra’s time. Marine archaeologists are excavating in the Fort Qait area, and have discovered some remains that may be from the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the wonders of the ancient world. To experience the city, idle along the Corniche, enjoy meze and fish in the seafood restaurants and smoke a water pipe in the pavement cafés.
  • When is the best time to fly to Egypt?

    The best time to take cheap flights to Egypt is between December and February. Most visit Upper Egypt (the south) between October and February. The El Alamein Military Museum is best visited in autumn (September-November) and spring (February-April). Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.The best times to visit Sharm El Sheikh are the winter and spring months, when temperatures are in the low to mid 20s. From May onwards, temperatures start rocketing to the low 30s and, in July and August, the high 30s. Peak Season: In general, mid-October to May is the high season in Egypt. Off Season: May until October is low season. This is when temperatures are highest, especially in Upper Egypt. If you can brave the heat, you will be able to enjoy the country in relative solitude. Cairo will be busy during the summer months as Middle Eastern tourists take their holidays then. Shoulder Season: The Egyptian spring (March, April, May) and autumn (September, October, November) are great times to visit. The temperatures are moderate. The Khamsin wind blows in March and April, bringing sand and dust.

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