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Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

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

Only Egyptair operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Cairo.

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) 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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £589 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with £757 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £66–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 10% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £622 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £744, a difference of £121. 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 22:28
• Latest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 22:28.

The flight takes about 10h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% below the route average of £712. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo takes 10h 28m, covering 5,826 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £397, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 34m, compared to 15h 51m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 14m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH).

Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (Eastern European Time vs Eastern 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Cairo range from £561 to £882, with an average of £712 over the past 12 months. Anything below £561 counts as a good deal.