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

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 17:10
• Latest: departs at 11:05 and lands at 17:40.

The flight takes about 6h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from New Delhi to Cairo.

A direct flight from New Delhi to Cairo takes 6h 35m, covering 2,734 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 New Delhi to Cairo range from £282 to £431, with an average of £360 over the past 12 months. Anything below £282 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the £360 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £282 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with £439 for direct.

Egyptair is the only airline operating New Delhi to Cairo flights. 73% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £31–£31 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.

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

One-way fares from New Delhi to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £198, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from New Delhi to Cairo usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 New Delhi to Cairo route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 07m.

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

• Kuwait City (KWI) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from New Delhi to Cairo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £287 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £402, a difference of £115.

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

Only Egyptair operates flights between New Delhi and Cairo.

Flying via Sharjah (SHJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 09m, compared to 9h 26m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 34m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Cairo is 3 hours behind New Delhi (Eastern European Time vs India 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.

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

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