Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cairo from £404

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cairo from £404

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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Des Moines DSMCairo CAI
£404
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Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCairo CAI
£418
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Mon, Apr 27
Des Moines DSMCairo CAI
£471
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3 stops
Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCairo CAI
£473
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2 stops
Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCairo CAI
£476
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Wed, Apr 29
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£480
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
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£867
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
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£868
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Des Moines DSMCairo CAI
£869
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2 stops
Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
Des Moines DSMCairo CAI
£895
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
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How much do flights to Cairo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£404

Cheapest round-trip

£867

Average round-trip

£1,237

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Egyptair

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
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Cairo International
Average flights per week
306
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Egyptian Museum - The Pyramids of Giza

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Aer LingusEINEINo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
United AirlinesUALUANo

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
12 Apr
28°C16°C
19 Apr
28°C16°C
Monday
13 Apr
28°C16°C
20 Apr
29°C16°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
30°C17°C
21 Apr
29°C16°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
34°C19°C
22 Apr
29°C16°C
Thursday
16 Apr
38°C22°C
23 Apr
30°C16°C
Friday
17 Apr
29°C22°C
24 Apr
29°C17°C
Saturday
18 Apr
27°C18°C
25 Apr
29°C16°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Egyptair, Allegiant Air, Aer Lingus, JetBlue Airways, and United Airlines. Des Moines and Cairo have 306 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 Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
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.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
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 Des Moines and Cairo?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Cairo with Egyptair, Allegiant Air, Aer Lingus, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Cairo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines 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 Des Moines and Cairo?
Traveling between Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Cairo?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Borg El Arab.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Cairo depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Cairo arrive?
What time do flights between Des Moines and Cairo depart?
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