Cheap flights from Colombo to Cairo from £227

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Mon, May 11
Colombo CMBCairo CAI
£227
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Tue, May 12
Colombo CMBCairo CAI
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Wed, May 13
Colombo CMBCairo CAI
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Thu, May 14
Colombo CMBCairo CAI
£234
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Sun, May 10
Colombo CMBCairo CAI
£236
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Fri, May 15
Colombo CMBCairo CAI
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Sat, May 16 – Thu, May 21
Colombo CMBCairo CAI
£363
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Wed, May 13 – Mon, May 18
Colombo CMBCairo CAI
£449
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Mon, May 11 – Thu, May 14
Colombo CMBCairo CAI
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Mon, May 11 – Sat, May 16
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How much do flights to Cairo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£227

Cheapest round-trip

£363

Average round-trip

£546

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

Getting from Cairo airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or Cairo Metro connection.

Cairo is served by Cairo International Airport (CAI), located approximately 22 km northeast of the city center. As Egypt's busiest airport and a major hub for the region, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and connections via the Cairo Metro. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy throughout the day in Cairo.

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

Depart from
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Cairo International
Average flights per week
314
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Egyptian Museum - The Pyramids of Giza

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C10°C
February21°C10°C
March25°C12°C
April30°C15°C
May34°C19°C
June37°C22°C
July38°C23°C
August38°C24°C
September35°C22°C
October31°C19°C
November26°C15°C
December21°C11°C
Hottest Month
38°C
July
Coldest month
10°C
January
Sunny days
364
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
26 Apr
28°C18°C
3 May
29°C16°C
Monday
27 Apr
29°C17°C
4 May
29°C16°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
31°C17°C
5 May
31°C16°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
30°C17°C
6 May
33°C17°C
Thursday
30 Apr
31°C16°C
7 May
36°C19°C
Friday
1 May
31°C17°C
8 May
44°C24°C
Saturday
2 May
29°C17°C
9 May
33°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Egyptair, and Air Arabia. Colombo and Cairo have 314 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Cairo, consider visiting Egyptian Museum, and The Pyramids of Giza.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?
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.
Which airports are there in Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
What airports are near Cairo?
The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Borg El Arab.
Which airlines fly between Colombo and Cairo?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Cairo with Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Egyptair, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Cairo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo 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.
What flights operate between Colombo and Cairo?
Traveling between Colombo 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.
How many airports are there near Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya
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