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Flights from Riyadh to Cairo

Prices for flights from Riyadh to Cairo usually start at $277 for a return trip. Get more information on the route, airports, and weather below, or start the search by selecting your travel dates.
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Route details

1634 km
Distance

Flight prices to Cairo

$277 – $387
Price range (Roundtrip)

Direct flights to Cairo

Nesma Airlines
Nile Air
Air Arabia Egypt
Saudia
and 6 more airlines

Weather now

☀️
+77°F
Clear sky

Airports

CAI
17km

Flight prices from Riyadh to Cairo

Price range

Typically the return flight from Riyadh to Cairo costs about that much:
From:
Riyadh
Dammam
Jeddah
$277 – $387
$277
Cheap
$332
Average price
$387
Expensive
Our users typically choose flights from Riyadh to Cairo within this price range. If you come across prices over $387, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.
Lars
Founder, CEO
The prices on this route are quite stable: $277 – $387. Make sure to keep an eye on them once in a while, and book when it is convenient, which is around 2-3 weeks before the departure.
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Riyadh to Cairo flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $91 to $104. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be June with a price range of $125 – $247.
Lars
Founder, CEO
Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be January. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.
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Select a month to see the best prices

7 - 14 nights
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We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Cairo if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.
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Is Cairo an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Riyadh to Cairo with other routes:
Below average
Price per kilometer: 0.2 $ / km
Flight prices to Cairo ($277 – $387) are lower than average compared to other destinations.

Direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo

There are 10 airlines that fly directly from Riyadh to Cairo: Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt, Saudia, EgyptAir, Dragonair Cargo, Farnair Switzerland, FAI rent-a-jet, flynas, Air Cairo if you are departing from Riyadh. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from King Khalid International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Cairo International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Friday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo

Nesma Airlines
RUH
CAI
TI
ON
TO
FR
Nile Air
RUH
CAI
TI
ON
TO
FR
Air Arabia Egypt
RUH
CAI
TI
ON
TO
FR
Saudia
0
RUH
CAI
TI
ON
TO
FR
EgyptAir
RUH
CAI
TI
ON
TO
FR
Dragonair Cargo
RUH
CAI
TI
ON
TO
FR
Farnair Switzerland
RUH
CAI
TI
ON
TO
FR
FAI rent-a-jet
RUH
CAI
TI
ON
TO
FR
flynas
RUH
CAI
TI
ON
TO
FR
Air Cairo
RUH
CAI
TI
ON
TO
FR
The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

Airlines that have connecting flights from Riyadh to Cairo

There are 10 other airlines that fly from Riyadh to Cairo, including Air Cairo, flynas, Flydubai, EgyptAir and others.
Air Cairo
flynas
Flydubai
EgyptAir
Lars
Founder, CEO
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are your choice if you want to fly direct. Then you most likely will arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI). Pick Saturday, Friday to depart when looking for a direct flight.
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Airports in Cairo and Riyadh

Cairo has 1 airport and Riyadh has 1 airport.
Cairo
Riyadh
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
http://www.cairo-airport.com/
17 km from Cairo city center.
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Taxi
~15 Min.
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Bus
~55 Min.
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Train
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Shuttle
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Subway
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10 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Cairo is better?

The closest airport to Cairo city center is Cairo International Airport (CAI) with 17 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Cairo International Airport (CAI), trip will take 55 min. Most airlines like Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt, Saudia, EgyptAir, Dragonair Cargo, Farnair Switzerland, FAI rent-a-jet, flynas, Air Cairo with direct flights are flying to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Lars
Founder, CEO
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is usually the main choice for traveling to Cairo. If you want to get to Cairo faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 55 min.
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Where to stay in Cairo

Find the right accommodation in Cairo with Avionero:
7.7
Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
Cairo International Airport Road, Heliopolis
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool
8.6
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Galae Square
Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle
8.7
Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo
El Tesseen Street
WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym
6.0
Jamaica Hostel
34 Abd El Khalek Sarwat Street, Downtown
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Multilingual Staff
8.0
Miami Cairo Hostel
34 Talaat Harb Street, 2nd Floor,Down Town
Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle
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Planning a trip from Riyadh to Cairo? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Cairo looks currently:
Fri, 22 November
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+77°F
Clear sky
7 m/s
28 %
Sat, 23 November
☀️
+75°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
43 %
Sun, 24 November
☁️
+68°F
Broken clouds
9 m/s
60 %
Mon, 25 November
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+64°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
35 %
Tue, 26 November
☁️
+63°F
Broken clouds
7 m/s
51 %
Wed, 27 November
☀️
+64°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
38 %
Thu, 28 November
☁️
+64°F
Scattered clouds
7 m/s
47 %
Fri, 29 November
☀️
+66°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
44 %
Sat, 30 November
☁️
+64°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
57 %
Sun, 01 December
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+64°F
Rain
3 m/s
54 %
Mon, 02 December
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+68°F
Rain
5 m/s
51 %
Tue, 03 December
☁️
+66°F
Broken clouds
4 m/s
60 %
Wed, 04 December
☁️
+66°F
Broken clouds
5 m/s
49 %
Thu, 05 December
☀️
+68°F
Clear sky
5 m/s
54 %
Fri, 06 December
☀️
+70°F
Clear sky
7 m/s
44 %
Sat, 07 December
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+70°F
Clear sky
6 m/s
45 %

Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cairo will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Cairo.

CO₂-e emission on the Riyadh – Cairo route

Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to Cairo:
625 kg625 kg625 kg
From 625 kg to 625 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the Riyadh to Cairo route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.
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31 - 31 trees
are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)

Offset CO2-e emission on Riyadh – Cairo flight

To reduce your own impact from flying to Cairo, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:
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FAQ

Flying from Riyadh to Cairo? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Cairo has?
There are 1 of airport in Cairo: Cairo International Airport. The closest one is Cairo International Airport which is 17 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Riyadh and Cairo?
A passenger flying direct from Riyadh to Cairo will travel around 1634 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Riyadh to Cairo?
You should expect a flight time of around – .
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When should I fly to Cairo from Riyadh?
The busiest and most costly travel period from Riyadh to Cairo is usually , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Cairo is Clear sky, +77°F.
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How much does it cost to fly from Riyadh to Cairo?
Typically a return flight from Riyadh to Cairo costs $139 – $408.
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What’s the weather like in Cairo?
On average you could expect +57°F in January to +84°F in July. Currently, it is Clear sky and +77°F in Cairo.
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Is there a direct connection between Riyadh and Cairo?
Yes, there are direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo. You can fly to Cairo 7 days a week: Saturday, Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Sunday, Monday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Riyadh to Cairo: Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt, Saudia, EgyptAir, Dragonair Cargo, Farnair Switzerland, FAI rent-a-jet, flynas, Air Cairo.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Cairo.
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