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

• Earliest: departs at 00:50 and lands at 04:19
• Latest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 03:04.

The flight takes about 3h 29m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cairo to Dubai takes 3h 29m, covering 3,884 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 Dubai range from AED 1,225 to AED 1,525, with an average of AED 1,389 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,225 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the AED 1,389 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 1,136 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with AED 1,410 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 38–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 and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Dubai flights, with 33% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 23%, and Evening flights for 11%.

One-way fares from Cairo to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 566, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Cairo to Dubai usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Cairo to Dubai route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

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

• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Cairo to Dubai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,362 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 1,428, a difference of AED 66.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Dubai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• Egyptair

Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 19m, compared to 7h 49m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 8h 40m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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

Dubai Mall is one of the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cairo to Dubai flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: 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 require special assistance for restricted mobility and special needs, simply contact your airline before you travel. Both Cairo International and Dubai International have facilities to help anyone requiring extra help navigating the airport, checking in, boarding, and disembarking the aircraft.

There are play areas for children at both Cario International and Dubai International. At Cairo Airport, you’ll be able to find kids’ entertainment in Terminal 3. In Dubai International Airport, there are several kids' play areas in Terminal 3, which may be useful to parents when returning from Dubai to Cairo. These are located at the boarding gates for anyone waiting to board their flights.