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

• Earliest: departs at 14:30 and lands at 19:12
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 03:32.

The flight takes about 4h 42m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Muscat to Cairo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Muscat to Cairo takes 4h 42m, covering 1,711 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.

Return flights from Muscat to Cairo range from £248 to £370, with an average of £294 over the past 12 months. Anything below £248 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the £294 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £262 return via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared with £296 for direct.

Oman Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Arabia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Muscat to Cairo flights are:

• Oman Air: 88% on time
• Air Arabia: 64% on time
• Egyptair: 45% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £1–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Oman Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Muscat to Cairo flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Muscat to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £220, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

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
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Muscat to Cairo usually depart from Muscat Seeb (MCT) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Muscat to Cairo route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Muscat to Cairo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £278 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £306, a difference of £28.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Muscat and Cairo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Oman Air
• Egyptair

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 26m, compared to 7h 42m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 8h 04m via Sharjah (SHJ).

Cairo is 1 hour behind Muscat (Eastern European Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Muscat to Cairo flights:

• Oman Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Oman Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Arabia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.