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Only Ajet operates flights between Ankara and Cairo.

Flights from Ankara to Cairo usually depart from Ankara Esenboga (ESB) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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

• Ajet: 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.

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £171 return, compared with £180 via a stopover through Antalya (AYT).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£30 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH) – 4% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Ankara to Cairo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £175 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £275, a difference of £100. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Ankara to Cairo route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Ankara to Cairo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, Tahrir Square, and Khan el-Khalili. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:40 and lands at 12:50
• Latest: departs at 16:25 and lands at 18:35.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

A direct flight from Ankara to Cairo takes 2h 10m, covering 697 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 £162 to £1,457. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ankara to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £128, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

Ajet is the only airline operating Ankara to Cairo flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 12m, compared to 10h 28m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and 11h 27m via Antalya (AYT).

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 Ankara to Cairo range from £165 to £246, with an average of £194 over the past 12 months. Anything below £165 counts as a good deal.