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

• Earliest: departs at 09:35 and lands at 13:55
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 23:25.

The flight takes about 4h 20m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Zurich:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cairo to Zurich takes 4h 20m, covering 1,704 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.

Return flights from Cairo to Zurich range from £266 to £375, with an average of £316 over the past 12 months. Anything below £266 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the £316 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £258 return via Hurghada (HRG), compared with £319 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £52–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £247 to £1,184. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairo to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £155, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Cairo to Zurich usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Zurich route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

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

• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Cairo to Zurich. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £293 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £404, a difference of £111.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• SWISS
• Egyptair

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 05m, compared to 6h 14m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 6h 17m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Schweizerisches Nationalmuseum, Hallenstadion, and Opernhaus Zürich. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

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

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.