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Among airlines operating Cairo to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Egyptair
• Iberia

Flights from Cairo to Madrid usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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
• Iberia Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: 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 Madrid:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £190 return via Ankara Esenboga (ESB), compared with £337 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£74 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 Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 11% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) 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 Cairo to Madrid route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £270 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £427, a difference of £156. 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 Cairo to Madrid route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Madrid City Centre, Spain Building, and Puerta del Sol. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 05:25
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 04:35.

The flight takes about 5h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £319. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cairo to Madrid takes 5h 10m, covering 2,081 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.

One-way fares from Cairo to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £146, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 03m, compared to 8h 23m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 8h 35m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Madrid is 1 hour behind Cairo (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Record go
· Goldcar Rental SP
· CLICK RENT
· Alamo
· Centauro

Return flights from Cairo to Madrid range from £254 to £406, with an average of £319 over the past 12 months. Anything below £254 counts as a good deal.