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

• Earliest: departs at 02:45 and lands at 06:53
• Latest: departs at 23:50 and lands at 03:58.

The flight takes about 4h 08m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Cairo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Cairo takes 4h 08m, covering 3,823 km.

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 Abu Dhabi to Cairo range from AED 1,235 to AED 1,934, with an average of AED 1,547 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,235 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the AED 1,547 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 964 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with AED 1,583 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 20–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Cairo flights, with 29% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Night flights for 28%, and Evening flights for 14%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 554, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 120 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cairo usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Abu Dhabi to Cairo route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Cairo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,513 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at AED 1,583, a difference of AED 70.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Cairo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
• Egyptair

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 33m, compared to 8h 33m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 9h 25m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Cairo is 2 hours behind Abu Dhabi (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, Manial Palace and Museum, and Cairo International Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Cairo flights:

• Etihad Airways: 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:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: 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.

If you want to hire a car from the airport and get on your way as soon as you land, you will find a wide range of car hire agencies operating in all Cairo Airport terminals.

When you land at Cairo Airport, you will find convenient public transport options to help you reach the city centre. You can take the Line 111 bus from the airport terminals and arrive in the city centre in around 25 minutes. This bus departs regularly from the terminals and tickets cost roughly EGP 350 (AED 66). Taxis are also available at the airport terminal and are usually cheaper than bus travel. A taxi from the airport to the city centre usually costs around EGP 59 (AED 11) and takes about 15 minutes.