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Only Egyptair operates flights between Cairo and Kano.

Flights from Cairo to Kano usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Aminu Kano Intl Apt (KAN).

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

• 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 Cairo to Kano:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £488 return, compared with £565 via a stopover through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

Connecting flights from Cairo to Kano most commonly pass through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 73% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 27% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Cairo to Kano route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £479 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £579, 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.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 14:33
• Latest: departs at 11:20 and lands at 16:03.

The flight takes about 4h 43m.

A direct flight from Cairo to Kano takes 4h 43m, covering 1,924 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 prices on this route varied from about £1,017 to £1,522. That means the highest observed fare was about 49% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairo to Kano are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £616, which is 98% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 56m, compared to 12h 43m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Kano is 2 hours behind Cairo (West Africa Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Cairo to Kano range from £446 to £629, with an average of £525 over the past 12 months. Anything below £446 counts as a good deal.