What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?

Cairo (CAI), located 18,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cairo. CAI handles an average of 2 flights per day from Johannesburg. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 9 airlines have flights to Cairo from Johannesburg.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Cairo is currently November ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cairo if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairo.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo?

Cairo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo. One-way flights to Cairo typically cost R754, while return flights cost around R5 157.

How much is a return flight to Cairo?

A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around R545, however they can be found for as little as R276.

Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 20 minutes).

Does Cairo have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cairo?

Yes. Cairo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Cairo Airport is the closest property to Cairo (0,0 km away from Cairo).

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Flights to Cairo in 2025

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One-way from	R4 982
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R9 367

Ethiopian Air
1/6-6/6
2 total stops
21h 20m total
Johannesburg to Cairo

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Sun 1/614:30JNB - CAI

1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 6/63:20CAI - JNB

1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/4R7 986

Sun 11/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Sun 18/523:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Deal found 26/4R8 564

Sat 25/1013:55JNB - CAI

1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways

Sat 22/1119:35CAI - JNB

1 stop14h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/4R9 217

Fri 24/109:50JNB - CAI

1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways

Sun 2/117:05CAI - JNB

1 stop25h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/4R10 766

Mon 16/617:55JNB - CAI

1 stop33h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 28/621:40CAI - JNB

1 stop13h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/4R10 841

Sun 11/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/522:20CAI - JNB

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/4R11 158

Wed 30/413:25JNB - CAI

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Wed 7/520:05CAI - JNB

1 stop21h 10mEmirates

Deal found 25/4R13 154

Sun 18/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mSouth African

Sun 6/723:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mSouth African

Deal found 25/4R13 434

Thu 1/55:55HLA - CAI

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/53:20CAI - HLA

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R16 886

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Sun 1/614:30JNB - CAI

1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air

Fri 6/63:20CAI - JNB

1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/4R7 986

Sun 11/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Sun 18/523:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Deal found 26/4R8 564

Sun 11/513:55JNB - CAI

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Fri 16/52:05CAI - JNB

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/4R9 217

Mon 16/617:55JNB - CAI

1 stop33h 25mTurkish Airlines

Sat 28/621:40CAI - JNB

1 stop13h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/4R10 841

Sun 11/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/522:20CAI - JNB

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/4R11 158

Mon 6/109:50JNB - CAI

1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways

Wed 8/1014:40CAI - JNB

1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 25/4R12 427

Sun 18/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mSouth African

Sun 6/723:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mSouth African

Deal found 25/4R13 434

Sun 1/619:10JNB - CAI

1 stop21h 55mEmirates

Sat 7/617:35CAI - JNB

1 stop23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 25/4R14 610

Sun 1/66:30HLA - CAI

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/619:50CAI - HLA

3 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/4R17 128

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Sun 11/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Sun 18/523:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Deal found 26/4R8 564

Sun 18/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mSouth African

Sun 6/723:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mSouth African

Deal found 25/4R13 434

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Wed 30/48:20JNB - CAI

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 6/53:20CAI - JNB

1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 25/4R8 247

Wed 30/413:25JNB - CAI

1 stop27h 40mEmirates

Wed 7/520:05CAI - JNB

1 stop21h 10mEmirates

Deal found 25/4R13 154

Thu 1/516:50JNB - CAI

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/523:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R12 930

Thu 1/519:10JNB - CAI

1 stop28h 40mEmirates

Wed 7/520:05CAI - JNB

1 stop15h 10mEmirates

Deal found 26/4R14 647

Thu 1/55:55HLA - CAI

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/53:20CAI - HLA

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R16 886

Fri 2/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Tue 6/523:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Deal found 26/4R17 166

Sat 3/58:20JNB - CAI

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 5/53:20CAI - JNB

1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/4R9 609

Sat 3/514:40JNB - CAI

3 stops26h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 5/52:05CAI - JNB

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/4R17 819

Sun 11/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Sun 18/523:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair

Deal found 26/4R8 564

Sun 11/513:55JNB - CAI

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Fri 16/52:05CAI - JNB

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/4R9 217

Sun 11/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/522:20CAI - JNB

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/4R11 158

Sun 18/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mSouth African

Sun 6/723:45CAI - JNB

Nonstop8h 25mSouth African

Deal found 25/4R13 434

One-way flights to Cairo
Search for one-way flight options to Cairo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 April 2025.

Fri 16/513:55JNB - CAI

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/4R4 982

Wed 7/59:50JNB - CAI

1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 25/4R5 411

Fri 6/68:20JNB - CAI

1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 26/4R5 933

Fri 6/617:55JNB - CAI

1 stop33h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 25/4R6 605

Wed 7/521:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair

Deal found 25/4R6 792

Fri 6/621:45JNB - CAI

Nonstop8h 20mSouth African

Deal found 26/4R6 829

Fri 6/619:50HLA - CAI

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/4R8 620

Sat 3/514:15JNB - CAI

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/4R8 658

Mon 5/513:25JNB - CAI

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Deal found 25/4R8 825

Fri 18/716:50JNB - CAI

2 stops18h 20mRwandAir

Deal found 25/4R10 449

Thu 17/71:15JNB - CAI

1 stop29h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 25/4R13 322

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JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

14:30-2:05

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Fri 6/6

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R7 986

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Sun 18/5

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R8 564

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

Cairo

Fri 16/5

2:05-16:10

1 stop15h 05m

R9 217

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

17:55-4:20

1 stop33h 25m

Cairo

Sat 28/6

21:40-10:35

1 stop13h 55m

R10 841

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Sat 17/5

22:20-14:20

1 stop17h 00m

R11 158

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

9:50-13:15

1 stop26h 25m

Cairo

Wed 8/10

14:40-8:20

1 stop18h 40m

R12 427

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

21:45-7:05

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Sun 6/7

23:45-7:10

Nonstop8h 25m

R13 434

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

19:10-18:05

1 stop21h 55m

Cairo

Sat 7/6

17:35-16:15

1 stop23h 40m

R14 610

JohannesburgCairo

HLA - CAI

HLACAI

Johannesburg Lanseria

Sun 1/6

6:30-12:10

3 stops28h 40m

Cairo

Sat 7/6

19:50-16:00

3 stops21h 10m

R17 128

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

13:55-12:10

1 stop21h 15m

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

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Cairo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Cairo?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo takes 18 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Cairo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairo?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairo should consider flying on Saturday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairo?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Egyptair.

Ethiopian Air

From R358

Qatar Airways

From R485

Egyptair

From R410

Etihad Airways

From R365

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and SAUDIA.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

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

Temperature in Cairo by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways to Cairo by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 211 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 211 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 211 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 560 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 211 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 203 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 211 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African

7,4

Good

32 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 211 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 780 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 211 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Cairo

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?
Cairo (CAI), located 18,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cairo. CAI handles an average of 2 flights per day from Johannesburg. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 9 airlines have flights to Cairo from Johannesburg.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cairo if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairo.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo?
Cairo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo. One-way flights to Cairo typically cost R754, while return flights cost around R5 157.
How much is a return flight to Cairo?
A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around R545, however they can be found for as little as R276.
Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 20 minutes).
Does Cairo have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cairo?
Yes. Cairo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Cairo Airport is the closest property to Cairo (0,0 km away from Cairo).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways to Cairo by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?

Can I find cheaper flights to Cairo if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?

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Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?

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