Flight Routes from Dubai to Cairo

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Here you can compare cheap flights from Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Cairo. Prices and availability may change at any time.

Flight schedule from Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI)

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  1. 3 – 9 August 2026
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  3. 17 – 23 August 2026
    1. DXBCAI
      non-stop
      1. Emirates Airline
    2. DXBCAI
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      1. Egyptair
    3. DXBCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Saudi Arabian Airlines
    4. DXBCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Royal Jordanian
    5. DXBCAI
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      1. Emirates Airline
    6. DXBCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Saudi Arabian Airlines
    7. DXBCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Flynas
    8. DXBCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Flynas
    9. DXBCAI
      non-stop
      1. Egyptair
    10. DXBCAI
      non-stop
      1. Emirates Airline
    11. DXBCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Flynas
    12. DXBCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Flynas
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      1 stopover
      1. Saudi Arabian Airlines
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      1 stopover
      1. Saudi Arabian Airlines
    15. DXBCAI
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      1. Emirates Airline

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Dubai to Cairo

      Favourite airline: Kuwait Airways
      The most popular airline for flights from Dubai to Cairo is Kuwait Airways.
      Kuwait Airways
      61 %
      Saudia
      24 %
      Emirates
      12 %
      Direct flights are more expensive
      Flights with a stopover are on average £284.00 cheaper than direct flights.
      non stop flight
      1 stop
      03h 50min
      07h 50min
      504 £
      220 £
      Favourite connection: via Kuwait
      Flights with a stopover in Kuwait are the most popular connection for this route.
      Route
      bookings
      1 stopover Kuwait-Kuwait International
      07h 50min, from 220 £
      61 %
      1 stopover Jeddah King Abdulaziz
      09h 35min, from 284 £
      18 %
      Direct flights
      03h 50min, from 504 £
      12 %

      Useful information about the flight from Dubai to Cairo

      The city of thousand minarets

      Cairo is the capital of Egypt and is one of the largest cities in Africa. You will see many things here. You will even get a chance to hone your bargaining skills.


      When to travel there

      May to September can be extremely hot. Most visitors come between November and March when the weather is much more agreeable. The Cairo film festival is held in November. 


      Before your holiday

      Visas are usually required for British citizens. Contact the Egyptian consulate if you have any questions. Passports need to be valid for at least 6 months after your date of arrival to Cairo. Typhus, diphtheria, hepatitis A and tetanus vaccinations are recommended for your holiday abroad in Egypt. 

      The tap water is not potable. You will also need to cook fruits and vegetables or peel them before you eat them. Restaurant prices begin at around 20 EGP and street food can be found below 10 EGP. It is a lot cheaper than in the UK. It is easy to find cheap, locally grown produce in the markets. The price of imported food, alcohol, electrical equipment and textiles is more expensive. Don't buy or collect protected species of animals and plants or even antiques as it is illegal to export them. You will get to use your bartering skills at the local souks. They expect it and will always quote high prices.


      Useful information for your holiday

      Public transportation in Cairo is well maintained. They have trains, trams, buses, taxis, minibuses, ferries and the underground. Taxi prices are lower than in the UK. The price is 5 EGP for 3 km and 1.5 EGP for each additional km. They try to charge tourists more so be prepared to negotiate for the meter price.

      To get to the city from the airport by bus, use number 356 which goes to Tahrir Square. For 2 EGP, the average bus fair, Bus 381 will take passengers to Ramses Station. A taxi to the city centre will cost you approximately 200 EGP. 

      There are many options for accommodation in Cairo. A 3 star hotel will be approximately 250 EGP per person, per night. For a smaller budget, a hostel may be the answer. A hostel will charge you about 85 EGP per night.

      Cairo is a very sunny city. It is a beautiful place to go to on holiday. Enjoy yourself and remember to take every opportunity to haggle.

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      Flight information: Dubai - Cairo

      Outbound and return from 198,00 £
      Flight duration min. 04:15
      Return flight duration min. 03:15/ max. 03:30
      Distance 2418 km
      Flights per week 41
      Departure airport Airport Dubai (DXB)
      Departure country Flights from United Arab Emirates
      Arrival airport Airport Cairo (CAI)
      Destination country Flights to Egypt
      Departure country - Arrival airport United Arab Emirates - Cairo
      Departure airport - Destination country Dubai - Egypt
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