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

• Earliest: departs at 01:35 and lands at 04:57
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 03:07.

The flight takes about 3h 22m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cairo to Abu Dhabi takes 3h 22m, 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 Cairo to Abu Dhabi range from AED 1,153 to AED 1,586, with an average of AED 1,337 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,153 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of AED 1,337. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,062 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with AED 1,351 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 5–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 Boeing 737-800 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Abu Dhabi flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Afternoon flights for 15%, and Evening flights for 14%.

One-way fares from Cairo to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 512, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

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

Evening 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.

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 Cairo to Abu Dhabi route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 5% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Cairo to Abu Dhabi route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,267 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 1,436, a difference of AED 169. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Abu Dhabi. 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 8h 15m, compared to 8h 30m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 8h 51m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Cairo (Gulf Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Zayed Sports City Stadium, and Yas Marina Circuit - F1. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cairo to Abu Dhabi flights:

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