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Cheapest return flight
£220
Typical prices: £386-£560
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/11Thu 15/11
EDI - CAI • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£109
Typical prices: £224-£372
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/11
EDI - CAI • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Cairo. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
20 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 19% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Paris Orly (ORY)
Cheapest • Avg £328 (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 8h 34m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Cairo (EDI-CAI)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Cairo

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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20:20 - 18:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo
20h 25m2 stops London Stansted Milan Malpensa
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07:30 - 18:15CAI  Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
12h 45m2 stops Milan Malpensa London Stansted
£220Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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20:20 - 22:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo
24h 25m2 stops London Stansted Milan Malpensa
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07:30 - 22:40CAI  Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 10m1 stop Milan Malpensa
£224Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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17:50 - 03:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo
7h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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03:55 - 16:25CAI  Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
14h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£370Lufthansa
Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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17:15 - 02:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo
7h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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16:20 - 23:05CAI  Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
8h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£375Lufthansa
Sun, 4 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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06:10 - 02:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo
18h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl
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03:40 - 17:05CAI  Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 25m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main
£427Austrian Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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10:40 - 05:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo
16h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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02:20 - 09:40CAI  Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 20m1 stop Istanbul
£446Turkish Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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10:40 - 05:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo
16h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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02:20 - 09:40CAI  Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
9h 20m1 stop Istanbul
£458Turkish Airlines
Mon, 1 Mar - Sun, 14 Mar
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13:05 - 23:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo
8h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
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05:25 - 11:40CAI  Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
8h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
£459British Airways
Mon, 15 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar
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06:05 - 04:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo
20h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
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05:25 - 11:40CAI  Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
8h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
£480British Airways
Mon, 5 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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06:10 - 02:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo
18h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl
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03:40 - 16:55CAI  Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 15m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main
£502Austrian Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Edinburgh to Cairo flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Edinburgh to Cairo with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo and is 14% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 15% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo at £385 return.
  • December (£584) and July (£564) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Edinburgh to Cairo the cheapest?

Flights from Edinburgh to Cairo are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Cairo flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£109
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flights from Edinburgh to Cairo

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Cairo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Cairo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Edinburgh to Cairo flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Cairo?

    Flights from Edinburgh to Cairo usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Cairo pass through?

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

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 42% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 39% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 5% of one-stop connections
    • Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 5% of one-stop connections

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Edinburgh to Cairo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £413 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £547, a difference of £134. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cairo?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, Tahrir Square, and Khan el-Khalili. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Edinburgh to Cairo flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £475. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?

    A direct flight from Edinburgh to Cairo takes 0h 00m, covering 2,455 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Cairo changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £220 to £1,522. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Cairo looking right now?

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Cairo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £289.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Cairo?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 34m, compared to 9h 15m via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) and 9h 20m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Cairo?

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

  • Which car hire options are available at Cairo Airport (CAI)?

    Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Alamo
    · Autounion Car Rental
    · Hertz
    · Sixt
    · Avis

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Cairo flight?

    Return flights from Edinburgh to Cairo range from £386 to £560, with an average of £475 over the past 12 months. Anything below £386 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Cairo flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average £413 – about £134 less than Sunday (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Cairo trip for October. Fares historically average £385 return in that month – typically £199 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cairo Airport.
    - Le Méridien Cairo Airport
    - Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
    - Novotel Cairo Airport

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