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Although there aren't any direct flights operating along this route currently, there are several airlines that offer flights with one layover en route and a reasonable flight time. Aegean Airlines provides flights that have a single layover in Athens along the way; it's usually only about 3h long. Lufthansa offers flights from Cairo to Manchester with a single stop in Munich en route. Turkish Airlines provide quick flights with a single layover in Istanbul along the way.

There are three modes of transport from Manchester Airport to the city centre. A quick option is to take the train from across the Skylink bridge to Manchester Piccadilly station; it takes around 15min. An airport taxi from outside the main terminal will cost a little more and take about 20min, while the Stagecoach 43 or 105 will take roughly 45min.

Different airlines have different capacities, but in general, you can take up to 30kg in Economy Class, 40kg in Business Class and 50kg in First Class. This doesn't include hand luggage, which is usually one piece for Economy and two or three for the others.

There are no on-site hotels at Manchester Airport, but there are several hotels within a couple of kilometres that offer a free shuttle if you prebook. Clayton Hotel is one of the closest hotels (roughly just a 15min walk from the airport) and is a 4-star hotel. Another hotel located close to 15min away is Cresta Court Hotel.

Among airlines operating Cairo to Manchester flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

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

Only Egyptair operates flights between Cairo and Manchester.

Flights from Cairo to Manchester usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

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 Manchester:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £234 return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with £453 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £74–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 7% 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 18% on the Cairo to Manchester route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £376 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £458, a difference of £82. 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 Manchester 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 Manchester are Manchester City Centre, Manchester Airport Railway Station, and Manchester Piccadilly Station. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 14:24
• Latest: departs at 17:35 and lands at 23:04.

The flight takes about 5h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £438. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cairo to Manchester takes 5h 29m, covering 2,325 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 Manchester are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £202.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 44m, compared to 8h 15m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 8h 24m via Istanbul (IST).

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

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
· DRIVALIA
· Ace
· Alamo

Return flights from Cairo to Manchester range from £372 to £527, with an average of £438 over the past 12 months. Anything below £372 counts as a good deal.