Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Cairo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Cairo takes around 12 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Cairo?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Cairo is 8378 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Cairo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Cairo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Egyptair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?

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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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 8

What airports are near Cairo?

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The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Alexandria International Airport.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Cairo?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Cairo with China Eastern Airlines, Egyptair, Air Arabia, Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Cairo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Cairo?

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Traveling between Shanghai 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cairo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Alexandria International Airport.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Cairo depart?

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Cairo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Cairo depart?

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Cairo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£271
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£1,251
Cheapest round-trip	£459
Average round-trip	£807
Nonstop flights in September	£913 – £2,024

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (official white taxis)	30-60 min	E£250 – E£400; metered or fixed fare; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber	30-60 min	E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless and app-based travel
Careem	30-60 min	E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	regional ride-hailing option
CTA Public Bus	45-90 min	E£10 – E£25; varies by route	every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Cairo Metro (via bus to Heliopolis)	60-90 min	E£15 – E£35; bus fare plus metro ticket	every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)	avoiding traffic on metro
Private Transfer	30-60 min	E£400 – E£800; pre-booked; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	comfort and meet-and-greet
Rental Car	30-60 min	E£800 – E£2,000; per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Egyptair	---	---	---	1	---	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Thursday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Egyptair	---	2	---	2	---	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Egyptair	---	2	---	1	---	2	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 12 total	Daily flights: 1.71 average	Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Egyptair	---	1	---	2	---	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Thursday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Egyptair	MSR	MS	Yes
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	19°C	10°C
February	21°C	10°C
March	25°C	12°C
April	29°C	15°C
May	34°C	19°C
June	37°C	22°C
July	38°C	23°C
August	38°C	24°C
September	35°C	22°C
October	31°C	19°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	21°C	11°C

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