Question 1

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Cairo?

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A direct flight from Riyadh to Cairo typically takes around 3 hours 55 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 14 hours. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo?

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Yes, there are direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo, with an average of around 8 to 9 flights per day, operated by, among others, Flynas, Egyptair and Saudia. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Riyadh to Cairo?

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Direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo are operated by, among others, Flynas, Egyptair and Saudia. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Saudia (via Medina, Jeddah), Flynas (via Medina) and Royal Jordanian (via Amman). 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 Riyadh to Cairo?

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Direct flights from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Cairo?

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From Riyadh to Cairo there are on average around 8 to 9 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Riyadh to Cairo?

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From Riyadh to Cairo there are around 62 to 63 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Riyadh to Cairo depart?

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The earliest direct flight from Riyadh to Cairo usually departs at 04:00. 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 Riyadh to Cairo depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Riyadh to Cairo usually departs at 22:55. 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.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Riyadh Cairo	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (JED) XY0009, XY0569 06h 55min	Return 24/06/26 direct F30616 01h 45min	Flynas		£220
Best option Riyadh Cairo	Outbound 22/06/26 direct NE0161 03h 50min	Return 24/06/26 direct NE0164 01h 40min	Nesma Airlines		£222
Riyadh Cairo	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (JED) XY0009, XY0569 06h 55min	Return 24/06/26 direct F30616 01h 45min	Flynas		£226
Riyadh Cairo	Outbound 22/06/26 direct NE0161 03h 50min	Return 24/06/26 direct NE0164 01h 40min	Nesma Airlines	?	£228
Riyadh Cairo	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (JED) XY0009, XY0569 06h 55min	Return 24/06/26 direct XY0266 01h 45min	Flynas	?	£236
Riyadh Cairo	Outbound 22/06/26 direct NE0161 03h 50min	Return 24/06/26 direct NE0164 01h 40min	Nesma Airlines	?	£239
Riyadh Cairo	Outbound 22/06/26 direct NE0161 03h 50min	Return 24/06/26 direct NE0160 01h 40min	Nesma Airlines	?	£300
Riyadh Cairo	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (JED) SV1021, SV0307 07h 35min	Return 24/06/26 direct SV0310 01h 45min	Saudi Arabian Airlines		£328
Riyadh Cairo	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0816, EK0927 08h 15min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0928, EK0817 27h 55min	Emirates Airline		£550
Riyadh Cairo	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0818, EK0929 11h 25min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0924, EK0819 11h 00min	Emirates Airline	?	£561

Outbound and return from	£220.00
Flight duration	min. 02:50 / max. 03:00
Return flight duration	min. 02:25/ max. 02:30
Distance	1614 km
Flights per week	71
Departure airport	Airport Riyadh King Khaled International (RUH)
Departure country	Flights from Saudi Arabia
Arrival airport	Airport Cairo (CAI)
Destination country	Flights to Egypt
Departure country - Arrival airport	Saudi Arabia - Cairo
Departure airport - Destination country	Riyadh King Khaled International - Egypt

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