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Flights from Cairo to Reykjavik

Cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Reykjavik

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 3,275 mi
Cairo airports
Cairo International Airport (CAI)How far from city centre: 1 mi
Reykjavik airports
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)How far from city centre: 23 mi

Book your Cairo to Reykjavik flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cairo to Reykjavik (Iceland) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Cairo to Reykjavik takes roughly 9 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cairo–Reykjavik route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI)
  • Arrival airport: Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

The weather in Reykjavik

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Reykjavik, temperatures average around 13ºC in the warmest months and roughly -3ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 13ºC
  • Lows: down to -3ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: May
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Cairo to Reykjavik

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cairo to Reykjavik:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Reykjavik. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairo to Reykjavik

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cairo to Reykjavik?
When you fly from Cairo to Reykjavik the average price is £416. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cairo to Reykjavik at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Cairo to Reykjavik. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cairo to Reykjavik?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cairo to Reykjavik are May, July and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cairo to Reykjavik?
The best time of the year to go to Reykjavik when flying from Cairo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Reykjavik from Cairo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cairo - Reykjavik.
How long does the flight take to go from Cairo to Reykjavik?
The total flight time between Cairo and Reykjavik is of around 14 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,274.58 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Reykjavik compared to Cairo?
While in Cairo temperatures can reach an average of 29º ºC in summer, Reykjavik can experience temperatures up to 10º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 0º ºC in Reykjavik, compared to the 15º ºC average in Cairo.

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