Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairo from £486

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Sat, Jul 18
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
£486
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Tue, Jul 14
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
£489
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Wed, Jul 15
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
£489
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Thu, Jul 16
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
£491
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Tue, Jul 14
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
£516
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Sun, Jul 19
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
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Tue, Jul 14 – Tue, Jul 21
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
£1,043
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Wed, Jul 15 – Wed, Jul 22
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
£1,136
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Tue, Jul 14 – Sat, Jul 18
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
£1,157
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Tue, Jul 14 – Sat, Jul 18
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
£1,185
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Sat, Jul 18 – Thu, Jul 23
Melbourne MELCairo CAI
£1,186
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How much do flights to Cairo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£486

Cheapest round-trip

£1,043

Average round-trip

£1,354

Most popular airline

Jetstar 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
Melbourne
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 Melbourne to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
ScootTGWTRNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
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
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
28 Jun
38°C26°C
5 Jul
39°C25°C
Monday
29 Jun
40°C26°C
6 Jul
39°C25°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
40°C26°C
7 Jul
38°C24°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
40°C24°C
8 Jul
37°C23°C
Thursday
2 Jul
40°C24°C
9 Jul
39°C24°C
Friday
3 Jul
39°C25°C
10 Jul
40°C24°C
Saturday
4 Jul
40°C25°C
11 Jul
39°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Cairo. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Egyptair, Scoot, Turkish Airlines, and Air Arabia. Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
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 Melbourne and Cairo?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Cairo with Jetstar Airways, Egyptair, Scoot, Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Cairo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Cairo?
Traveling between Melbourne 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 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 Melbourne and Cairo depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Cairo arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Cairo depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Cairo arrive?

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