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Flight deals from Dubai to Cairo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £262. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairo.£112 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £112, select.
Cairo.£112 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £112, select.
Cairo.£113 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
Cairo.£113 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
Cairo.£113 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
Cairo.£113 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
Cairo.£113 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £113, select.
Cairo.£116 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £116, select.
Cairo.£139 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Dubai on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £139, select.
Cairo.£160 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Dubai on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £160, select.
Cairo.£193 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr.One-way flight with Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Dubai on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £193, select.
Cairo.£195 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Dubai on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £195, select.
Cairo.£200 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Dubai on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £200, select.
Cairo.£201 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 May.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Dubai on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £201, select.
Cairo.£209 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Dubai on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £209, select.
Cairo.£210 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Dubai on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £210, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from £160
Jul
from £139
Aug
from £112
Sep
from £113
Oct
from £113
Nov
from £113
Dec
from £116
Jan
from £112
Feb
from £113
Mar
from £113
Apr
from £193
May
from £201

Direct flights from Dubai to Cairo

Dubai to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

Cairo

9 miles from central Cairo
Closest
from £112
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Sphinx International

23 miles from central Cairo
Cheapest
from £104
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Dubai to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£112
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time3 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week134

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Cairo is £195. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Cairo.
Emirates, EgyptAir and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Dubai to Cairo.
As of June 2026, there are 139 flights per week flying from Dubai to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Cairo is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport on Wednesday, 6 January 2027.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Kuwait Airways and EgyptAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.

  • Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo two hours behind Dubai.

  • Flights from DXB to CAI start from 05:00 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last service of the day is at 22:00 with Emirates. Overall, there are 62 weekly Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport flights.

  • Your DXB to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Flying into Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is easy with Emirates. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.

  • With 75.78% of services landing on schedule, Emirates is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to CAI flights.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and CAI include:

    • Jeddah Airport

    • Dammam Airport

    • Bahrain Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • Currently, £112 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £195. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from DXB to CAI by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DXB to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport.

Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to DXB:

Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • Book a hotel near CAI if you're on a late Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Cairo Airport around one week in advance of your trip.

When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cairo in March.

  • Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC then.

Explore more of Egypt

  • You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Journey about 177 kms (110 miles) north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Port Said is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 177 kms (110 miles) north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.

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