Flights from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Cairo International Airport Airport (CAI)
As flights from Bandaranayake to Cairo International are in low demand, many airliners do not offer a direct flight. There is in fact only one airliner who you can fly with which is EgyptAir. The flight time is approximately 7 Hours 27 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
On arriving at Cairo International please note the time difference, the time zone at Cairo International is 2.0 GMT compared to 0.0 GMT at Bandaranayake.
Travellers planning to fly from Bandaranayake Airport to Cairo International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Bandaranayake Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Cairo International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Cairo International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Bandaranayake Airport:
- Private Transfers to Bandaranayake Airport
- Buses to Bandaranayake Airport
- Taxis to Bandaranayake Airport
- Train Services to/near Bandaranayake Airport
Ensure your arrival at Cairo International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Private transfers at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Buses from Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Taxis from Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Train services at or near Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Need a place to stay when you get to Cairo? See a range of hotels near Cairo International Airport
Please see below the airlines that fly from Bandaranayake (CMB) to Cairo International (CAI) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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EgyptAir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 02:30 | 02:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
EgyptAir is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 02:30 and 02:30.
To book your flight you can visit EgyptAir on their website egyptair.com.eg. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Friday | 02:30
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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