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Among airlines operating Cairo to Rome flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Rome. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• ITA Airways
• Egyptair
• Air Cairo

Flights from Cairo to Rome usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

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
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Cairo: 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 Rome:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £186 return via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), compared with £250 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £59–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 15% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Cairo to Rome route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 10%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £239 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £266 – a £27 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Rome route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Rome flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

Some of the most popular sights in Rome are Rome City Centre, Roma Termini Railway Station, and Fontana di Trevi. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 04:35 and lands at 08:07
• Latest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 22:27.

The flight takes about 3h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 24% above the route average of £249. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cairo to Rome takes 3h 32m, covering 1,328 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 £193 to £1,203. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairo to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £131, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

ITA Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Egyptair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cairo to Rome flights are:

• ITA Airways: 93% on time
• Egyptair: 70% on time
• Air Cairo: 68% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

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 Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 12m, compared to 8h 56m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and 10h 40m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

Since Rome is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) – daily rates from around £1:

· Target Italy
· Record go
· Rent Smart 24
· Galdierirent
· Europcar

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) – daily rates from around £4:

· Rent Smart 24
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Budget
· Centauro

Return flights from Cairo to Rome range from £226 to £304, with an average of £249 over the past 12 months. Anything below £226 counts as a good deal.