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Only Egyptair operates flights between Geneva and Cairo.

Flights from Geneva to Cairo usually depart from Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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 Geneva to Cairo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £203 return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with £304 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £69–£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 and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Geneva to Cairo route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £312 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £367, a difference of £56. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Geneva to Cairo route, 57% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Geneva to Cairo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 14:05 and lands at 18:03
• Latest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 18:58.

The flight takes about 3h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of £334. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Geneva to Cairo takes 3h 58m, covering 1,754 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 £254 to £2,084. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Geneva to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £186, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Geneva to Cairo flights. 43% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 33m, compared to 6h 43m via Zurich (ZRH) and 6h 52m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

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

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

Return flights from Geneva to Cairo range from £251 to £443, with an average of £334 over the past 12 months. Anything below £251 counts as a good deal.