Our cheapest offers for flights from London Heathrow to Cairo

Here you can compare cheap flights from London Heathrow (LHR) 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.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 09/10/25 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0454, OS0865 15h 15min	Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0866, OS0461 11h 40min	Austrian Airlines		£321
Best option London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 11/09/25 direct BA0400 06h 00min	Return 15/09/25 direct BA0389 04h 15min	British Airways		£395
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 03/09/25 1 Stopover (AMM) RJ0112, RJ0503 19h 00min	Return 15/09/25 1 Stopover (AMM) RJ0506, RJ0111 18h 55min	Royal Jordanian		£442
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 20/10/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0915, LH0584 08h 40min	Return 11/11/25 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0072, OS0339 07h 05min	Lufthansa		£348
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 09/10/25 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0462, OS0865 10h 40min	Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0866, OS0453 06h 05min	Austrian Airlines	?	£350
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 20/10/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0915, LH0584 08h 40min	Return 11/11/25 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0072, OS0339 07h 05min	Lufthansa		£351
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 20/10/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0911, LH0584 09h 40min	Return 11/11/25 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0072, OS0339 07h 05min	Lufthansa	?	£359
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 03/09/25 1 Stopover (ORY) VY8961, TO4330 23h 15min	Return 15/09/25 1 Stopover (ORY) TO4331, VY8960 21h 25min	Vueling Airlines, Transavia France	?	£360
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 09/10/25 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0915, LH0584 08h 40min	Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (VIE) OS0866, OS0453 06h 05min	Lufthansa	?	£373
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 09/10/25 1 Stopover (ATH) A30609, A30932 09h 50min	Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (ORY) VY8523, VY8960 21h 10min	Aegean Airlines	?	£374

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Useful information about the flight from London Heathrow to Cairo

Cairo: land of the pharaohs

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and one of the largest cities in North Africa. The economically, politically and culturally important city is located on the Nile and is famous for its ancient buildings and districts. The old town, for example, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, also located in Giza, near the city.

When is the best time to visit Cairo?

A trip to Cairo is worthwhile all year round, but is particularly pleasant between October and April, when temperatures are not too high. The city's public holidays include the Islamic Feast of Sacrifice, which takes place on a variable date each year. The festival of breaking the fast after Ramadan is in the ninth month according to the Islamic lunar calendar. The Cairo International Film Festival is held in November.

Important information for a Cairo visit

A visa is required to enter Cairo. It can be purchased before departure for about 22 euros or on arrival for about 25 dollars. The visa is valid for 30 days and passports must be valid for six months after departure. Vaccinations against typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A and diphtheria are not mandatory, but recommended. Export bans apply to antique objects and many animals and plants that are under nature and species protection. Tap water in Cairo is not of drinking water quality and should not be used for brushing teeth. Drinking bottled or boiled water is recommended. For food, the motto "cook it, peel it or forget it" should be followed. Prices for restaurant meals start from around 20 EGP. Street food is available for prices below around 10 EGP and is cheaper than in the UK. Regional fruit and vegetables are cheap. Alcohol prices are higher. Imported food, electrical goods and textiles are priced similarly to thse in the UK. Haggling is common.

Is there public transport in Cairo?

From the airport to the city centre, bus number 356 goes to Tahrir Square and bus number 381 to Ramses Central Station (fare is about 2 EGP). Taxi fares are higher and trips to the city centre cost around 200 EGP. Prices are often overpriced and passengers should insist on taxi meters and not accept fixed prices. Accommodation in guesthouses and backpacker hostels starts at around 85 EGP per night. A 3-star hotel costs on average around EGP 250 per night and person. Local transport is extensive and includes trains, trams, suburban trains and bus lines (from around EGP 2), minibuses, ferries and metro (from EGP 2). Prices for taxi rides are cheaper than in the UK (starting price is about 5 EGP per three kilometres plus about 1.50 EGP per additional kilometre). Prices are often set higher for tourists, so the price should be negotiated in advance.

Important flight information

Flight information: London Heathrow - Cairo

Outbound and return from	£320.90
Flight duration	min. 04:40 / max. 05:00
Return flight duration	min. 05:25/ max. 05:30
Distance	3537 km
Flights per week	24
Departure airport	Airport London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrival airport	Airport Cairo (CAI)
Destination country	Flights to Egypt

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