Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Cairo, Aegean Airlines or Austrian Airlines?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Cairo are Aegean Airlines and Austrian Airlines. With an average price for the route of £406 and an overall rating of 8.2, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Austrian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £450 and an overall rating of 7.6.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London to Cairo take?

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Direct flights from London generally make it to Cairo in 4h 55m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,182 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London and Cairo per day?

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Each day, there are 5 direct flights that take off from London and land in Cairo, with an average flight time of 4h 58m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (5).

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from London to Cairo?

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In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Cairo was £118 for a one-way ticket and £321 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Cairo?

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For London to Cairo, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Cairo back to London, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

On your way to Cairo, you’ll fly out from one of these London airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You’ll be landing at Cairo.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Cairo?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 09:05 and will be landing in Cairo at 16:15.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from London to Cairo?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Cairo jets off at 22:10 and lands at 05:05.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between London and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from London to Cairo. They are: British Airways, Egyptair and easyJet. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with easyJet at £84 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at easyJet.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Cairo?

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The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Cairo flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Cairo?

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

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from London to Cairo?

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There are direct flights from London to Cairo on a daily basis.

Question 13

Is there a direct transfer to Haram?

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Haram, as well as the surrounding areas in Heliopolis, Giza and greater Cairo, can be reached by the same airport shuttle bus that takes you to the city centre. Fares from Cairo International Airport to Haram cost around 45 LE (£2) for a single ticket. However, Haram is highly populated and has heavy foot traffic, so be mindful of your luggage.

Question 14

How much is a taxi to Cairo city centre from the airport?

Accepted Answer

Taxi fares from Cairo Airport to the city centre can vary widely based on the type of taxi and the driver you get. To get the best deal, stick to Cairo’s official taxis, which are either white or black and white. The black and white taxis don’t have meters, so prices are negotiated beforehand, whereas white taxis are metered. Fares start at around 50-60 LE (£2.20-2.65).

Question 15

Are there airport lounges or VIP areas at Cairo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are lounge areas in Terminals 1, 2 and 3 at Cairo International Airport. Advance purchase is required (at least 24 hours in advance), and access comes with non-alcoholic beverages, WiFi, television and magazines. Access fees for the lounge areas are around £25, with long-term membership plans also available for purchase.

Question 16

Is there an onsite hotel at Cairo Airport?

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Novotel Cairo Airport is located near the terminals at Cairo Airport with a free shuttle bus providing direct terminal access. This hotel features 207 rooms, all equipped with free WiFi and working areas. The hotel also features an open-air garden, a swimming pool and a fitness centre. Banquet and meeting areas are available upon request.

Question 17

Which other London airports offer one-stop flights for this route?

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Flying from London Luton Airport will be more convenient for travellers from the north of London. Booking flights with one-stop from Luton (LTN) means you'll be flying with Aegean Airlines or Ryanair. You'll notice there are few flights per day from Luton. London Gatwick Airport (LGW) also offers one-stop flights. The majority of them are provided by Turkish Airlines and stop at Istanbul Airport (IST).

Question 18

What should I know about flying from London Heathrow for this route?

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London Heathrow Airport is the primary hub for British Airways. As a result, you'll find frequent flights from this airport to Cairo. All of the direct flights from London to Cairo are provided by British Airways and leave from (LHR). All flights from London to Cairo arrive at the same airport, which is Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Question 19

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

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The cheapest month for flights from London to Cairo is January, where tickets cost £396 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £584 and £549 respectively.

Question 20

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

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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 London to Cairo.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 London with another airline.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Milan (MXP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £218 for a return.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the top choice – 25% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London to Cairo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Dubai (DXB) often has the shortest stopovers from London to Cairo, with an average time of 1h 08m.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 6h 50m.

Question 28

How often are flights from London to Cairo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Cairo historically see delays in approximately 28% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 108 minutes.

Question 29

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cairo flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, British Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 22% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 30

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 31

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cairo flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 32

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 33

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Cairo were found on Lufthansa (£329) and British Airways (£333).

Question 34

What is the cheapest London to Cairo flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Cairo costs £355 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cairo (CAI). It is also the most popular route.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Cairo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Question 36

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £490 on average.

Question 37

How much is a return flight from London to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cairo from London usually cost between £367 and £454 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £321 on Multiple Airlines (5 Oct–10 Oct).

Question 38

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

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

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