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Among airlines operating Algiers to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Algiers and Cairo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Egyptair
• Air Algerie

Flights from Algiers to Cairo usually depart from Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Algerie: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Algiers to Cairo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £238 return and stopover options via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) at £243.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £45–£45 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Air Algerie. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Algiers to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 68% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 1% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Algiers to Cairo route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £227 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £262, a difference of £35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Algiers to Cairo flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Algiers to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 00:55 and lands at 04:40
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 00:15.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of £240. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Algiers to Cairo takes 3h 45m, covering 1,681 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £228 to £868. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Algiers to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £212, which is 47% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 22m, compared to 10h 35m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 11h 27m via Istanbul (IST).

Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Algiers (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Return flights from Algiers to Cairo range from £201 to £300, with an average of £240 over the past 12 months. Anything below £201 counts as a good deal.