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London Cairo
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Thu, 24 Oct LCY - CAI
Sun, 27 Oct CAI - LCY
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£379 £312
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London Cairo
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Wed, 30 Oct LGW - CAI
£108 £104
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London Cairo
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Sun, 13 Oct LGW - CAI
Thu, 17 Oct CAI - LGW
£179 £175
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London Cairo
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Sat, 12 Oct LHR - CAI
Sat, 12 Oct CAI - LHR
£358 £351
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London Cairo
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Fri, 18 Oct LHR - CAI
Fri, 18 Oct CAI - LHR
£358 £350
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London Cairo
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Mon, 28 Oct LHR - CAI
Wed, 30 Oct CAI - LHR
£388 £371
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
95% Trains in Cairo are 95% cheaper than in London.
London £2.75
Cairo £0.15
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
85% A meal in Cairo is 85% cheaper than a meal in London.
London £20
Cairo £3.09
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 65.21 EGP
1 EGP = 0.02 GBP
Last checked on 03 October 2024
Distance: 2182 miles
London airports
Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles
Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles
Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles
London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles
Cairo airports
Cairo International Airport (CAI) How far from city centre: 1 miles

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Useful information for the flight from London to Cairo

How long is the flight from London to Cairo?

The flight duration from London to Cairo typically takes 4 hours and 45 minutes on a direct flight path. If you choose to make a stopover, your total journey time may vary.

What are the most common stopovers?

Trips from London to Cairo provide a wide range of stopover destinations, and if you're prepared to break your trip you could secure some bargain airfares. Popular connection cities include Rome, Athens, Istanbul, or Frankfurt.

What documentation do I need to fly to Cairo from London?

British passport holders need a visa to travel to Egypt. Visas issued online are valid for up to 3 months, whether you're travelling for business, holidays, or extended city breaks. Visas on arrival are also available for selected nationalities, including the UK and EU.

Is there a time change from London to Cairo?

Cairo is in the Eastern European time zone, which is 2 hours ahead of UK time.

Which airlines fly from London to Cairo?

There is a wide choice of airlines operating flights from London to Cairo, especially if you make a stopover. These include:

How to find cheap flights from London to Cairo

Here are our six tips to secure better prices for flights from London to Cairo, hotels and car hire:

When are the best times to fly from London to Cairo?

Airports in London

Airlines operating direct routes to Cairo leave from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). If you've chosen a flight which connects through another European city, it may depart instead from London Gatwick (LGW).


Useful information about London Heathrow Airport


London Heathrow Airport is the UK and Europe's busiest airport. It is located 15 miles west of Central London and has 4 passenger terminals.

How to get to the airport:

Services: dozens of shops including duty-free, bars and restaurants, free Wi-Fi, children's play areas, foreign exchange, free phone and laptop charging, executive lounges at an additional charge.


Useful information about London Gatwick Airport


Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 30 miles south from central London.

How to get to the airport:

Services: north and south terminals connected by monorail, plentiful restaurants, bars and shops including duty-free, free Wi-Fi, children's play area, showers, and airport lounges.

Airports in Cairo

Cairo has one main airport, Cairo International Airport (CAI). This is Egypt's busiest airport, handling a mixture of international and domestic flights.


Useful information about Cairo International Airport


Cairo International is north-east of the city centre, with three different passenger terminals.

How to get into Cairo from the airport:

Services: a wide range of cafes, fast food outlets and restaurants, duty-free and other shops, bureau de change, business facilities, car hire, free Wi-Fi connection.

What to do and visit in Cairo

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Cairo

How long does the flight take to go from London to Cairo?
The total flight time between London and Cairo is of around 05:39 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,797 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from London to Cairo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Cairo is 104£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairo expensive to visit compared to London?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairo costs an average of 0.23 GBP, 95% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.50 GBP, while train tickets costs 95% less in Cairo: 0.15 GBP against 2.75 GBP in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.09 GBP in Cairo, 85% less than the 20.00 GBP in London. The price of the coffee is around 69% cheaper in Cairo, with an average of 1.15 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.72 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from London to Cairo?
The most popular months to book a trip from London to Cairo are July, December and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to Cairo?
The best time of the year to go to Cairo when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Cairo from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, May and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Cairo.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Cairo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Egypt may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Cairo compared to London?
While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Cairo's temperatures can go up to 40.41 ºC during the hot season, with 0.5 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 5.68 ºC in Cairo, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Cairo have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between London and Cairo?
The main airport route flying between London and Cairo is: Heathrow (LHR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Egyptair.
  • British Airways.
  • Air Canada.
Airlines with indirect flights from London to Cairo are:
Aegean Airlines, stopping in Athens for 90 minutes minimum.
  • Middle East Airlines, with 820 minutes scale in Beirut.
  • ITA Airways, with 75 minutes scale in Rome.

Cairo International Airport - Latest customer reviews

3.0 /5
Reviews: 2
4.0 /5
Date 2019-12-15 Age City

Good

2.0 /5
Mr T
Date 2020-03-02 Age 51-70 City United kingdom

None

Flight Duration 5 h and 39 m Flights between London and Cairo take, on average, 5 h and 39 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £104 Cheapest price for a flight between London and Cairo found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Heathrow The airport Heathrow is the departure airport operating flights between London and Cairo
Arriving Airport Cairo International Airport Flights departing London with Cairo as destination arrive at Cairo International Airport

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