Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Cairo, SAUDIA or flynas?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Cairo are SAUDIA and flynas. With an average price for the route of £290 and an overall rating of 7.3, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. flynas is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £196 and an overall rating of 7.0.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Riyadh to Cairo take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 2h 40m to travel the 1,000 miles between Riyadh and Cairo.

Question 3

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

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Each day, there are between 25 and 27 direct flights that take off from Riyadh and land in Cairo, with an average flight time of 2h 47m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 183 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Cairo was £55 for a one-way ticket and £142 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Riyadh and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

flynas connects Riyadh to Cairo with 49 flights per week. Egyptair also offers 28 flights per week, while SAUDIA follows with 28 flights per week.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

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Riyadh airport is called Riyadh King Khaled Intl and the only airport in Cairo is Cairo.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Riyadh at 02:20 and will be landing in Cairo at 05:05.

Question 9

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

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Riyadh to Cairo jets off at 23:15 and lands at 02:05.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Riyadh and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 airlines that fly direct from Riyadh to Cairo. They are: Air Cairo, Egyptair, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, SAUDIA, flyadeal and flynas. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Air Cairo at £58 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air Cairo.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Cairo flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Cairo is October, where tickets cost £137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £289 and £241 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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 Riyadh to Cairo.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh 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 Riyadh with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh 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 Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

How often are flights from Riyadh to Cairo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Riyadh and Cairo historically see delays in approximately 19% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 117 minutes.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, flynas have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 7% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Riyadh to Cairo were found on flyadeal (£142) and Air Arabia (£143).

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Cairo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £202, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 27

How much is a return flight from Riyadh to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Cairo from Riyadh usually cost between £150 and £213 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £142 on flyadeal (26 Sept–1 Oct).

Question 28

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cairo is flynas, followed by flyadeal and Nile Air.

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