Cheap flights from Penang to Cairo from £308

Cheap flights from Penang to Cairo from £308

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Tue, Jun 2
Penang PENCairo CAI
£308
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Sun, Jun 7
Penang PENCairo CAI
£309
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Sun, Jun 7
Penang PENCairo CAI
£309
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 2
Penang PENCairo CAI
£310
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 5
Penang PENCairo CAI
£311
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Thu, Jun 4 – Tue, Jun 9
Penang PENCairo CAI
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Tue, Jun 2 – Sun, Jun 7
Penang PENCairo CAI
£720
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
Penang PENCairo CAI
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Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
Penang PENCairo CAI
£726
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How much do flights to Cairo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£308

Cheapest round-trip

£694

Average round-trip

£868

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

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
Penang 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 Penang to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo

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
31 May
34°C22°C
7 Jun
35°C22°C
Monday
1 Jun
36°C23°C
8 Jun
37°C22°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
37°C24°C
9 Jun
38°C24°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
39°C27°C
10 Jun
39°C23°C
Thursday
4 Jun
39°C27°C
11 Jun
39°C24°C
Friday
5 Jun
37°C24°C
12 Jun
39°C24°C
Saturday
6 Jun
38°C25°C
13 Jun
39°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Batik Air Malaysia, and Malaysia Airlines. Penang 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 Penang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Penang and Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Singapore, Bangkok, Johor Bahru, Phuket City, Bali, Denpasar, Phuket Province, London, Krabi, Kuantan, Hong Kong, Medan, Hanoi, Da Nang, Tawau, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Chiang Mai.
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 Penang?
The main airport in Penang is Penang International. It is also served by Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim.
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 Penang and Cairo?
Currently, you can fly between Penang and Cairo with AirAsia, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Penang and Cairo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Penang 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 Penang and Cairo?
Traveling between Penang 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 Penang?
There are a number of airports in and around Penang. The main one is Penang International and other nearby airports include Penang International, Hat Yai International, Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Abdul Halim
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 Penang and Cairo depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Penang and Cairo arrive?
What time do flights between Penang and Cairo depart?
What time do flights between Penang and Cairo arrive?

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