Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo, Austrian Airlines or SWISS?

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo are Austrian Airlines and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £493 and an overall rating of 7.5, Austrian Airlines is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £519 and an overall rating of 7.5.

How long does a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 5h 55m .

What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo was £101 for a one-way ticket and £312 for a return.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Cairo?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Cairo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo is January , where tickets cost £432 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £651 and £590 respectively.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cairo?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairo from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairo with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairo from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Flights via Istanbul (SAW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £240 for a return.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Istanbul (IST) is the top choice – 39% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Cairo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Edinburgh to Cairo?

If you prefer a quick connection, Frankfurt am Main (FRA) often has the shortest stopovers from Edinburgh to Cairo, with an average time of 2h 13m .

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Consider flying via Munich (MUC) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 7h 30m .

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Cairo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure , which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Cairo from Edinburgh usually cost between £427 and £514 in November. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £312 on Multiple Airlines (30 Nov–5 Dec).

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairo?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cairo is Lufthansa, followed by Turkish Airlines and British Airways.

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Cheapest return fare

£312

Typical prices: £471-£675

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Cheapest one-way flight

£115

Typical prices: £324-£462

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EDI - CAI • 1 stop

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Istanbul (SAW)

Cheapest • Avg £240 (return)

Munich (MUC)

Shortest trip • 7h 30m (one-way)

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2 weeks

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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.

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January

Cheapest • 16% price drop

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Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

16:10 - 05:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

11h 40m2 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Athens Eleftherios V.

14:05 - 23:45CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 40m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen London Stansted

£312Multiple Airlines

Mon, 30 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

10:00 - 22:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

10h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas

18:35 - 15:40CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 05m1 stop Paris Orly

£312Multiple Airlines

Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

10:40 - 23:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

11h 15m1 stop Istanbul

05:25 - 15:20CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 55m1 stop Istanbul

£352Turkish Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

07:40 - 17:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

7h 30m1 stop Zurich

18:05 - 18:25CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 20m1 stop Zurich

£412SWISS

Tue, 20 Apr - Wed, 26 May

15:35 - 00:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

7h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

07:40 - 18:00CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

£456British Airways

Tue, 20 Apr - Wed, 26 May

15:35 - 00:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

7h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

07:40 - 18:00CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

£457British Airways

Mon, 15 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar

16:20 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

10h 50m1 stop Istanbul

23:20 - 15:20CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 00m1 stop Istanbul

£464Turkish Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

06:45 - 02:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

17h 30m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Rome Fiumicino

04:35 - 23:20CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 45m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Frankfurt am Main

£477Lufthansa

Fri, 12 Mar - Tue, 23 Mar

06:00 - 00:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

16h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

17:00 - 23:20CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

8h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£497Lufthansa

Sat, 19 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec

07:40 - 12:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

26h 25m1 stop Zurich

18:05 - 19:10CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 05m1 stop Zurich

£815SWISS

Recent last minute flight deals from Edinburgh to Cairo

Fri, 13 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

18:55 - 17:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

20h 35m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio

08:55 - 21:40CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 45m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio

£320Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

07:35 - 22:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

13h 15m2 stops Belfast Intl Sharm El Sheikh Intl

08:55 - 21:40CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 45m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio

£320Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

16:20 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

10h 50m1 stop Istanbul

20:45 - 09:40CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 55m1 stop Istanbul

£488Turkish Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

16:20 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

10h 50m1 stop Istanbul

02:20 - 09:40CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 20m1 stop Istanbul

£488Turkish Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

07:30 - 00:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

14h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

01:05 - 12:35CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£568Qatar Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

06:10 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

31h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl

16:35 - 11:55CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 20m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main

£607Austrian Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

06:10 - 21:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

13h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

04:35 - 14:05CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 30m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£645Lufthansa

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

12:40 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

24h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl

16:35 - 23:20CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 45m2 stops Vienna Intl Frankfurt am Main

£659Austrian Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

07:30 - 23:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

13h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

02:15 - 12:35CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

12h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£665Qatar Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

06:10 - 16:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAI Cairo

7h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:00 - 23:20CAI Cairo-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

8h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

£718Lufthansa

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How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Cairo? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo departing in November.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo is January, where tickets cost £432 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £651 and £590 respectively.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Cairo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo was £101 for a one-way ticket and £312 for a return.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Cairo?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?
SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Edinburgh and Cairo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.
Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo, Austrian Airlines or SWISS?
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo are Austrian Airlines and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £493 and an overall rating of 7.5, Austrian Airlines is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £519 and an overall rating of 7.5.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Cairo?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairo from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairo with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairo from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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