Flight Routes from London Heathrow to Cairo

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Flight schedule from London Heathrow (LHR) to Cairo (CAI)

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  1. 10 – 16 August 2026
  2. 17 – 23 August 2026
  3. 24 – 30 August 2026
    1. LHRCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT
    2. LHRCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Lufthansa
    3. LHRCAI
      non-stop
      1. British Airways
    4. LHRCAI
      non-stop
      1. Egyptair
    5. LHRCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Vueling Airlines
    6. LHRCAI
      non-stop
      1. British Airways
    7. LHRCAI
      non-stop
      1. British Airways
    8. LHRCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT
    9. LHRCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Turkish Airlines
    10. LHRCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Lufthansa
    11. LHRCAI
      non-stop
      1. Egyptair
    12. LHRCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Vueling Airlines
      2. Transavia France
    13. LHRCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Lufthansa
    14. LHRCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Lufthansa
    15. LHRCAI
      1 stopover
      1. Emirates Airline

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Heathrow to Cairo

      Favourite airline: Saudia
      Most travellers looking for flights on the route from London Heathrow to Cairo decide to book with Saudia.
      Saudia
      17 %
      Austrian Airlines
      14 %
      Lufthansa
      13 %
      Cheapest weekday: Monday
      Choosing the right day of the week is worthwhile as prices of flights on this route are cheapest on Monday.
      Direct flights are more expensive
      Compared to flights with a stopover, direct flights are £112.00 more expensive on this route.
      non stop flight
      1 stop
      2 stops
      05h 00min
      08h 45min
      18h 30min
      408 £
      296 £
      408 £
      The favourite connection is non-stop
      Direct flights are especially popular on this route. 16 % of travellers will book a non-stop flight.
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      bookings
      Direct flights
      05h 00min, from 408 £
      16 %
      1 stopover Vienna
      08h 45min, from 296 £
      16 %
      1 stopover Riyadh King Khaled International
      21h 30min, from 387 £
      15 %

      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.

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      Flight information: London Heathrow - Cairo

      Cheapest outbound flight from 147,90 £
      Outbound and return from 263,70 £
      Flight duration min. 05:05 / max. 05:00
      Return flight duration min. 05:25/ max. 05:30
      Distance 3537 km
      Flights per week 30
      Departure airport Airport London Heathrow (LHR)
      Arrival airport Airport Cairo (CAI)
      Destination country Flights to Egypt
      City-Code - Arrival airport London - Cairo
      Departure airport - Destination country London Heathrow - Egypt
      Alternative routes to Egypt
      Alternative flights to Cairo
      Popular destinations for onward travel