Question 1

How long is the flight from London Heathrow to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London Heathrow to Cairo typically takes around 4 hours 55 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 15 hours 30 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London Heathrow to Cairo, with an average of around 2 to 3 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways and Egyptair. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London Heathrow to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Cairo are operated by, among others, British Airways and Egyptair. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Gulf Air (via Bahrain), Saudia (via Riyadh) and PLL LOT (via Warsaw). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London Heathrow to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Cairo operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London Heathrow to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London Heathrow to Cairo there are on average around 2 to 3 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London Heathrow to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London Heathrow to Cairo there are around 19 to 20 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London Heathrow to Cairo depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London Heathrow to Cairo usually departs at 08:55. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Cairo.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London Heathrow to Cairo depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London Heathrow to Cairo usually departs at 22:00. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from London Heathrow to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London Heathrow to Cairo, offers from Egyptair, British Airways and Lufthansa are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline suits you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London Heathrow to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London Heathrow to Cairo are most frequently searched for travel in May, October and March. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from London Heathrow to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London Heathrow to Cairo, departures on Thursday, Wednesday and Tuesday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.

Question 12

How long is the typical stay on trips from London Heathrow to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

For trips from London Heathrow to Cairo, stays of 14, 7 and 5 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

Question 13

Which airports near London Heathrow are frequently used for flights to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

As well as London Heathrow airport, users also frequently search for flights from Manchester, Birmingham and London Luton to Cairo. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 27/07/26 1 Stopover (ATH) A30603, MS0750 27h 55min	Return -	Aegean Airlines, Egyptair		£284
London Heathrow Cairo Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 01/07/26 1 Stopover (BCN) VY6651, VY1594 12h 15min	Return 08/07/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0150, LO0285 17h 55min	Vueling Airlines		£370
Best option London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 22/12/26 direct BA0406 05h 05min	Return 27/12/26 direct BA0399 05h 40min	British Airways		£436
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 22/12/26 1 Stopover (AMM) RJ0112, RJ0507 08h 00min	Return 27/12/26 1 Stopover (AMM) RJ0508, RJ0111 11h 40min	Royal Jordanian		£530
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 22/12/26 1 Stopover (ATH) BA0630, A30934 10h 15min	Return 27/12/26 direct BA0399 05h 40min	British Airways, Aegean Airlines	?	£389
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 01/07/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0286, LO0147 18h 40min	Return 08/07/26 1 Stopover (WAW) LO0150, LO0285 17h 55min	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT		£418
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 30/07/26 2 Stopovers (WAW, ATH) LO0286, LO0603, A30932 25h 20min	Return 07/08/26 1 Stopover (ATH) A30933, A30604 09h 05min	Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT, Aegean Airlines		£423
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 01/07/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH2479, LH0586 07h 55min	Return 08/07/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0583, LH0922 06h 50min	Lufthansa		£421
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 01/07/26 1 Stopover (MUC) LH2479, LH0586 07h 55min	Return 08/07/26 1 Stopover (FRA) LH0583, LH0922 06h 50min	Lufthansa		£430
London Heathrow Cairo	Outbound 22/12/26 direct BA0406 05h 05min	Return 27/12/26 direct BA0399 05h 40min	British Airways	?	£446

Cheapest outbound flight from	£ 283,20
Outbound and return from	£ 370,00
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
City-Code - Arrival airport	London - Cairo
Departure airport - Destination country	London Heathrow - Egypt

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