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Only Nile Air operates flights between Al Ain and Cairo.

Flights from Al Ain to Cairo usually depart from Al Ain (AAN) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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

• Nile Air: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Al Ain to Cairo.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,039 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with AED 1,670 for direct.

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

Most connecting flights from Al Ain to Cairo pass through Kuwait City (KWI), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 49% on the Al Ain to Cairo route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 955 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 1,858, a difference of AED 903. 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 Al Ain to Cairo route, 53% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, City Stars, and Manial Palace and Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 13:15
• Latest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 13:15.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

A direct flight from Al Ain to Cairo takes 3h 45m, covering 3,980 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about AED 1,043 to AED 1,586. That means the highest observed fare was about 52% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Al Ain to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 700, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Nile Air is the only airline operating Al Ain to Cairo flights. 47% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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.

Cairo is 1 hour behind Al Ain (Eastern European Time vs Gulf 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 AED 40 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Avis

Return flights from Al Ain to Cairo range from AED 1,367 to AED 1,977, with an average of AED 1,602 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,367 counts as a good deal.