Cheap flights from Malé to Cairo from £348

Cheap flights from Malé to Cairo from £348

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Sat, Jul 25
Malé MLECairo CAI
£348
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Tue, Jul 21
Malé MLECairo CAI
£351
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Mon, Jul 20
Malé MLECairo CAI
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Thu, Jul 23
Malé MLECairo CAI
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Fri, Jul 24
Malé MLECairo CAI
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Mon, Jul 20 – Wed, Jul 22
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How much do flights to Cairo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£348

Cheapest round-trip

£549

Average round-trip

£560

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air Arabia

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
Velana International
Arrive to
Cairo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Egyptian Museum - The Pyramids of Giza

Check-in for a flight from Malé to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ArabiaABYG9No
flynasKNEXYYes
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo

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
5 Jul
39°C26°C
12 Jul
41°C25°C
Monday
6 Jul
39°C27°C
13 Jul
41°C26°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
38°C25°C
14 Jul
40°C27°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
37°C24°C
15 Jul
40°C25°C
Thursday
9 Jul
38°C24°C
16 Jul
39°C26°C
Friday
10 Jul
39°C25°C
17 Jul
38°C24°C
Saturday
11 Jul
40°C25°C
18 Jul
40°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air Arabia, flynas, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, and Gulf Air Bahrain. Malé and Cairo have 400 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 Malé?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Colombo, London, Kathmandu, Abu Dhabi, Bali, Dubai, Denpasar, Glasgow, Phuket Province, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Manila, New Delhi, Mumbai, Phuket City, Bengaluru, Hong Kong.
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 Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
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 Malé and Cairo?
Currently, you can fly between Malé and Cairo with Air Arabia, flynas, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, Gulf Air Bahrain.
When’s the best time to travel between Malé and Cairo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Malé 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 Malé and Cairo?
Traveling between Malé 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 Malé?
There are a number of airports in and around Malé. The main one is Velana International and other nearby airports include Velana International
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 Malé and Cairo depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Malé and Cairo arrive?
What time do flights between Malé and Cairo depart?
What time do flights between Malé and Cairo arrive?

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