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

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 11:30
• Latest: departs at 15:15 and lands at 19:50.

The flight takes about 4h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Amsterdam to Cairo.

A direct flight from Amsterdam to Cairo takes 4h 35m, covering 2,041 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.

Return flights from Amsterdam to Cairo range from £318 to £510, with an average of £425 over the past 12 months. Anything below £318 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 0% below the route average of £425. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £294 return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with £439 for direct.

KLM is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Transavia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Amsterdam to Cairo flights are:

• KLM: 79% on time
• Transavia: 57% on time
• Egyptair: 39% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 45% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £23–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £171, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Amsterdam to Cairo usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to Cairo route, 55% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Amsterdam to Cairo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £392 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £472, a difference of £79.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Transavia
• Egyptair

Flying via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 13m, compared to 7h 20m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 7h 52m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Transavia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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