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Wed, 25 Dec LGW - CAI

Sun, 29 Dec CAI - LGW

£529 £522

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Mon, 30 Dec STN - CAI

£82 £79

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Fri, 03 Jan LTN - CAI

Thu, 23 Jan CAI - LTN

£161 £156

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£282 £277

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£252 £248

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£184 £181

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

92% Trains in Cairo are 92% cheaper than in London.

London £2.8

Cairo £0.22

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

84% A meal in Cairo is 84% cheaper than a meal in London.

London £20

Cairo £3.12

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

95% A taxi fare in Cairo is 95% cheaper than in London.

London £4.8

Cairo £0.23

Coffee Regular cappuccino

67% Coffee in Cairo is 67% cheaper than in London.

London £3.72

Cairo £1.21

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 64.55 EGP

1 EGP = 0.02 GBP

Last checked on 20 December 2024

Distance: 2182 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles

Cairo airports

Cairo International Airport (CAI) How far from city centre: 1 miles

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Useful information for the flight from London to Cairo

How long is the flight from London to Cairo?

The flight duration from London to Cairo typically takes 4 hours and 45 minutes on a direct flight path. If you choose to make a stopover, your total journey time may vary.

What are the most common stopovers?

Trips from London to Cairo provide a wide range of stopover destinations, and if you're prepared to break your trip you could secure some bargain airfares. Popular connection cities include Rome, Athens, Istanbul, or Frankfurt.

What documentation do I need to fly to Cairo from London?

British passport holders need a visa to travel to Egypt. Visas issued online are valid for up to 3 months, whether you're travelling for business, holidays, or extended city breaks. Visas on arrival are also available for selected nationalities, including the UK and EU.

Is there a time change from London to Cairo?

Cairo is in the Eastern European time zone, which is 2 hours ahead of UK time.

Which airlines fly from London to Cairo?

There is a wide choice of airlines operating flights from London to Cairo, especially if you make a stopover. These include:

How to find cheap flights from London to Cairo

Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from London to Cairo, hotels and car hire:

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When are the best times to fly from London to Cairo?

October – the cooler autumn months are the ideal time for a trip to Cairo. The weather is still warm and pleasant, without the extreme summer heat.
June and July is the cheapest time to go to Cairo, with smaller crowds. Pack the sunscreen, and take advantage of cheaper flights and accommodation prices.
March – the weather is starting to get warmer again after the cooler winter months. Cairo's dry climate means only 2mm of rain is expected on average throughout the month.

Airports in London

Airlines operating direct routes to Cairo leave from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). If you've chosen a flight which connects through another European city, it may depart instead from London Gatwick (LGW).

Useful information about London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport is the UK and Europe's busiest airport. It is located 15 miles west of Central London and has 4 passenger terminals.

How to get to the airport:

By train – regular Heathrow Express services from London Paddington between 5am and 11.30pm. Journey time 15 minutes.
By Underground – Heathrow is on the Piccadilly Line, with 3 stations serving terminals. 50 minutes from central London.
By taxi – Around 45 minutes from Central London, depending on traffic.

Services: dozens of shops including duty-free, bars and restaurants, free Wi-Fi, children's play areas, foreign exchange, free phone and laptop charging, executive lounges at an additional charge.

Useful information about London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 30 miles south from central London.

How to get to the airport:

By train – Gatwick Express train from Victoria station between 5am and 10.30pm, journey time 30 minutes.
By bus – A3 airport shuttle bus from Victoria Coach Station, departures every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day.
By car – Leave the M25 at J7, then take the M23 following signs for Gatwick. Ample long and short-stay parking on site.

Services: north and south terminals connected by monorail, plentiful restaurants, bars and shops including duty-free, free Wi-Fi, children's play area, showers, and airport lounges.

Airports in Cairo

Cairo has one main airport, Cairo International Airport (CAI). This is Egypt's busiest airport, handling a mixture of international and domestic flights.

Useful information about Cairo International Airport

Cairo International is north-east of the city centre, with three different passenger terminals.

How to get into Cairo from the airport:

By shuttle bus – Pre-book transfers on the shuttle service from the airport to Central Cairo, Heliopolis, and Giza.
By taxi – official black taxis outside the terminal. Journey time into the city centre between 30 and 60 minutes.
By car – The airport is close to the Cairo Ring Road, providing easy driving connections across the city.

Services: a wide range of cafes, fast food outlets and restaurants, duty-free and other shops, bureau de change, business facilities, car hire, free Wi-Fi connection.

What to do and visit in Cairo

See the world-famous Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Visit the Egyptian Museum to see the treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb, including the famed golden death mask.
See the world's biggest collection of Islamic paintings and sculptures at the Museum of Islamic Art.
Escape the crowds and relax in the International Garden or Al Horreya Garden.
Try local specialties like falafel, Egyptian shawarma sandwiches, and koshary.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Cairo

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Cairo?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Egypt may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How can I find cheap flights from London to Cairo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Cairo is 79£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Cairo expensive to visit compared to London?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairo costs an average of 0.23 GBP, 95% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.80 GBP, while train tickets costs 92% less in Cairo: 0.22 GBP against 2.80 GBP in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.12 GBP in Cairo, 84% less than the 20.00 GBP in London. The price of the coffee is around 67% cheaper in Cairo, with an average of 1.21 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.72 GBP.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Cairo?

The most popular months to book a trip from London to Cairo are July, December and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Cairo?

The best time of the year to go to Cairo when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Cairo from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, May and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Cairo.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Cairo?

The total flight time between London and Cairo is of around 05:39 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,797 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Cairo compared to London?

While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Cairo's temperatures can go up to 40.41 ºC during the hot season, with 0.5 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 5.68 ºC in Cairo, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Cairo have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between London and Cairo?

The main airport route flying between London and Cairo is: Stansted (STN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Ajet. Alternatively, you can find London - Cairo flights between Gatwick (LGW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Vueling. Iberia.

Airlines with indirect flights from London to Cairo are:

Aegean Airlines, stopping in Athens for 90 minutes minimum.

Middle East Airlines, with 820 minutes scale in Beirut.
ITA Airways, with 75 minutes scale in Rome.

Cairo International Airport - Latest customer reviews

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Flight Duration 5 h and 39 m Flights between London and Cairo take, on average, 5 h and 39 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £79 Cheapest price for a flight between London and Cairo found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport Gatwick The airport Gatwick is the departure airport operating flights between London and Cairo

Arriving Airport Cairo International Airport Flights departing London with Cairo as destination arrive at Cairo International Airport