Cheap Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Cairo (CAI)

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Flight deals from Chennai to Cairo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £400. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Cairo.£179 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep.One-way flight with Oman Air.Outbound indirect flight with Oman Air, departs from Chennai on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £179, select.

Cairo.£202 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £202, select.

Cairo.£203 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £203, select.

Cairo.£203 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £203, select.

Cairo.£203 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £203, select.

Cairo.£208 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Chennai on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £208, select.

Cairo.£220 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Chennai on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £220, select.

Cairo.£222 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Chennai on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £222, select.

Cairo.£223 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Chennai on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £223, select.

Cairo.£266 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £266, select.

Cairo.£284 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £284, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Chennai to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chennai 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

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Chennai to Cairo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£179
Cheapest month to fly	September

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Chennai to Cairo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Cairo is £344. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Chennai to Cairo?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chennai to Cairo. But we found flights with one or more stops from £344.

How many flights are there a week from Chennai to Cairo?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Chennai to Cairo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Cairo?

The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Cairo is usually December.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport on Tuesday, 15 December 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chennai Airport and Cairo Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Cairo?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Cairo?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai Airport to Cairo with?

Currently, Kuwait Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know

Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo three hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your MAA to CAI flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAA and CAI:
- Zayed International Airport
- Sharjah Airport
- Bahrain Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Cairo Airport (CAI)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport flight is £179. A round-trip fare right now is £344. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAA to CAI if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from MAA to CAI couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

76% of flights that leave from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Chennai Airport is about 21 kms (13 miles) from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:

Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)

The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before you set off.

When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)

It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Cairo Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAA to CAI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Egypt

Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kms (110 miles) away to the north-west, its best attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another must-experience 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.