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Only Egyptair operates flights between Kano and Cairo.

Flights from Kano to Cairo usually depart from Aminu Kano Intl Apt (KAN) 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 Kano to Cairo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £509 return, compared with £620 via a stopover through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) – 3% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Kano to Cairo route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £503 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £754, a difference of £251. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kano 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 Downtown Cairo, Tahrir Square, and Khan el-Khalili. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 14:45 and lands at 18:58
• Latest: departs at 15:20 and lands at 19:33.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

A direct flight from Kano to Cairo takes 4h 13m, covering 1,924 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 £673 to £5,528. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kano to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £1,276, which is 234% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 05m, compared to 13h 03m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 17h 39m via Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS).

Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Kano (Eastern European Time vs West Africa 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 Kano to Cairo range from £475 to £742, with an average of £554 over the past 12 months. Anything below £475 counts as a good deal.