Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairo from £441

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Thu, May 28
Washington, D.C. IADCairo CAI
£441
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1 stop
Fri, May 29
Washington, D.C. DCACairo CAI
£461
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
Washington, D.C. DCACairo CAI
£467
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Washington, D.C. DCACairo CAI
£467
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Tue, May 26
Washington, D.C. IADCairo CAI
£471
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Sat, May 30
Washington, D.C. IADCairo CAI
£512
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
Washington, D.C. DCACairo CAI
£901
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
Washington, D.C. IADCairo CAI
£903
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Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
Washington, D.C. DCACairo CAI
£922
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Washington, D.C. IADCairo CAI
£950
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
Washington, D.C. IADCairo CAI
£975
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
Washington, D.C. IADCairo CAI
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How much do flights to Cairo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£441

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£770

Cheapest round-trip

£901

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Nonstop flights in May

£439 – £756

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

metered or fixed fare; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

app-based pricing; surge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless and app-based travel

30-60 min

app-based pricing; surge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

regional ride-hailing option

45-90 min

varies by route

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

bus fare plus metro ticket

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

avoiding traffic on metro

30-60 min

pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and meet-and-greet

30-60 min

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
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Cairo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9392 km
Worth visiting
Egyptian Museum - The Pyramids of Giza

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Egyptair
---1---2---2---
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Egyptair
---2---2---2---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Egyptair
---2---2---2---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Egyptair
---2---2---2---
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EgyptairMSRMSYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
IcelandairICEFINo
RyanairRYRFRNo
AegeanAEEA3No

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
17 May
43°C24°C
24 May
32°C21°C
Monday
18 May
40°C24°C
25 May
32°C20°C
Tuesday
19 May
39°C23°C
26 May
33°C20°C
Wednesday
20 May
33°C21°C
27 May
34°C20°C
Thursday
21 May
31°C18°C
28 May
35°C22°C
Friday
22 May
31°C18°C
29 May
39°C23°C
Saturday
23 May
33°C21°C
30 May
36°C22°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Cairo. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Cairo is 9392 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Egyptair, JetBlue Airways, Icelandair, Ryanair, and Aegean. Washington, D.C. 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

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to Cairo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and Cairo takes around 11 hours.
What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Cairo?
The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Cairo is 9392 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Cairo?
Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Cairo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Egyptair.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
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 Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Altoona–Blair County.
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 Washington, D.C. and Cairo?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Cairo with Egyptair, JetBlue Airways, Icelandair, Ryanair, Aegean.
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