Cheap flights from Mackay to Cairo from £566

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3 stops
Sat, Aug 8
Mackay MKYCairo CAI
£566
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Sun, Aug 9
Mackay MKYCairo CAI
£627
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Tue, Aug 4
Mackay MKYCairo CAI
£678
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Tue, Aug 4
Mackay MKYCairo CAI
£717
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Thu, Aug 6
Mackay MKYCairo CAI
£722
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Mon, Aug 3
Mackay MKYCairo CAI
£732
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Mackay MKYCairo CAI
£1,206
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Sat, Aug 8 – Thu, Aug 13
Mackay MKYCairo CAI
£1,209
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Sat, Aug 8 – Wed, Aug 12
Mackay MKYCairo CAI
£1,212
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Sat, Aug 8 – Thu, Aug 13
Mackay MKYCairo CAI
£1,224
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How much do flights to Cairo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£566

Cheapest round-trip

£1,206

Average round-trip

£1,800

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Virgin Australia Airlines

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
Mackay
Arrive to
Cairo International
Average flights per week
391
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Egyptian Museum - The Pyramids of Giza

Check-in for a flight from Mackay to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
QantasQFAQFNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo

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
April29°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 Jul
39°C24°C
19 Jul
40°C29°C
Monday
13 Jul
39°C24°C
20 Jul
41°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
40°C24°C
21 Jul
40°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
39°C24°C
22 Jul
39°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
39°C26°C
23 Jul
40°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
39°C26°C
24 Jul
41°C26°C
Saturday
18 Jul
40°C26°C
25 Jul
40°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Virgin Australia Airlines, Egyptair, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and Jetstar Airways. Mackay and Cairo have 391 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 Mackay?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mackay and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, City of Newcastle, Denpasar, Bangkok, Perth, Manila, Hyderabad, Queenstown, Cleveland, Rockhampton, Medellín, Panama, Lae, Blenheim, Nairobi, Kyiv, Guangzhou, Daru.
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 Mackay?
The main airport in Mackay is Mackay. It is also served by Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Moranbah.
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 Mackay and Cairo?
Currently, you can fly between Mackay and Cairo with Virgin Australia Airlines, Egyptair, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Jetstar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Mackay and Cairo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mackay 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 Mackay and Cairo?
Traveling between Mackay 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 Mackay?
There are a number of airports in and around Mackay. The main one is Mackay and other nearby airports include Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Moranbah
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 Mackay and Cairo depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mackay and Cairo arrive?
What time do flights between Mackay and Cairo depart?
What time do flights between Mackay and Cairo arrive?

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