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Only Egyptair operates flights between Mumbai and Cairo.

Flights from Mumbai to Cairo usually depart from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) 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
• Air India: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Mumbai to Cairo.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £254 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with £432 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £65–£65 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 Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

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

• Kuwait City (KWI) – 64% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Kuwait City (KWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Mumbai to Cairo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £260 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £331, a difference of £71. 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 Mumbai to Cairo route, 65% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 39 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:55 and lands at 09:14
• Latest: departs at 03:00 and lands at 09:19.

The flight takes about 6h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 37% above the route average of £286. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Mumbai to Cairo takes 6h 19m, covering 2,695 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.

One-way fares from Mumbai to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £355, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Mumbai to Cairo flights. 35% of its flights are on time.

Night 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 Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 35m, compared to 9h 43m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 9h 53m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Cairo is 2 hours behind Mumbai (Eastern European Time vs India 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 Mumbai to Cairo range from £236 to £362, with an average of £286 over the past 12 months. Anything below £236 counts as a good deal.