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How much do flights to Cairo cost?
Getting from Cairo airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or Cairo Metro connection.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-60 min | E£250 – E£400; metered or fixed fare; varies by destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
30-60 min | E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | cashless and app-based travel | |
30-60 min | E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | regional ride-hailing option | |
45-90 min | E£10 – E£25; varies by route | every 20–40 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
60-90 min | E£15 – E£35; bus fare plus metro ticket | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent) | avoiding traffic on metro | |
30-60 min | E£400 – E£800; pre-booked; fixed price | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | comfort and meet-and-greet | |
30-60 min | E£800 – E£2,000; per day; varies by vehicle | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in EGP (approximately 1 USD = 50 EGP); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Cairo traffic can be extremely heavy, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 4–8 PM). Journey times may double during peak periods.
- Official airport taxis are white and can be booked at designated counters inside the terminals.
- The Cairo Metro does not currently have a direct station at the airport; a bus or taxi connection to Heliopolis stations is required.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Cairo
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Cairo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 22.06 | Tue 23.06 | Wed 24.06 | Thu 25.06 | Fri 26.06 | Sat 27.06 | Sun 28.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 2 total | Daily flights: 0.29 average | Most flights: Friday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 29.06 | Tue 30.06 | Wed 01.07 | Thu 02.07 | Fri 03.07 | Sat 04.07 | Sun 05.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 1 | --- | 2 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 4 total | Daily flights: 0.57 average | Most flights: Friday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 06.07 | Tue 07.07 | Wed 08.07 | Thu 09.07 | Fri 10.07 | Sat 11.07 | Sun 12.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 3 total | Daily flights: 0.43 average | Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 3 total | Daily flights: 0.43 average | Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Cairo
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptair | MSR | MS | Yes |
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | No |
| Aegean | AEE | A3 | No |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | No |
| Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | LX | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Cairo
Average Weather
| 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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