Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Asmara to Cairo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Asmara and Cairo takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Asmara and Cairo?

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The flight distance between Asmara and Cairo is 1820 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Asmara and Cairo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Asmara and Cairo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Egyptair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Asmara?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Asmara and Addis Ababa, Jeddah, Istanbul, Nanyang, New Delhi, Stockholm, Bisha, Bhubaneswar, Denver.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairo and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Jeddah, Riyadh, Sharm El Sheikh, Amman, Hurghada, Glasgow, Luxor, Dammam, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Medina, Dubai, Kuwait City, Edinburgh, Aswan, Istanbul, Madrid.

Question 6

What airports are near Asmara?

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The main airport in Asmara is Asmara International. It is also served by Asmara International, Axum, Alula Aba Nega.

Question 7

What airports are near Cairo?

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The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Alexandria International Airport.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Asmara and Cairo?

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Currently, you can fly between Asmara and Cairo with Fly Dubai, flynas, Qatar Airways, Air Cairo, Egyptair.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Asmara and Cairo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Asmara and Cairo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Asmara and Cairo?

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Traveling between Asmara and Cairo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Asmara?

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There are a number of airports in and around Asmara. The main one is Asmara International and other nearby airports include Asmara International, Axum, Alula Aba Nega

Question 12

How many airports are there near Cairo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Alexandria International Airport.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Asmara and Cairo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Asmara, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Asmara and Cairo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Asmara and Cairo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Asmara, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Asmara and Cairo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£178
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£420
Cheapest round-trip	£365
Average round-trip	£449
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (official white taxis)	30-60 min	E£250 – E£400; metered or fixed fare; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber	30-60 min	E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless and app-based travel
Careem	30-60 min	E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	regional ride-hailing option
CTA Public Bus	45-90 min	E£10 – E£25; varies by route	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Cairo Metro (via bus to Heliopolis)	60-90 min	E£15 – E£35; bus fare plus metro ticket	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	avoiding traffic on metro
Private Transfer	30-60 min	E£400 – E£800; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	comfort and meet-and-greet
Rental Car	30-60 min	E£800 – E£2,000; per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Egyptair	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Egyptair	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
Egyptair	1	1	1	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
flynas	KNE	XY	Yes
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Air Cairo	MSC	SM	No
Egyptair	MSR	MS	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	19°C	10°C
February	21°C	10°C
March	25°C	12°C
April	29°C	15°C
May	34°C	19°C
June	37°C	22°C
July	38°C	23°C
August	38°C	24°C
September	35°C	22°C
October	31°C	19°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	21°C	11°C

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