Flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cairo International Airport Airport (CAI)

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Returns from £297.44

One-way from £184.70

Airliners including Edelweiss Air, Swiss and EgyptAir all offer direct flights between Zürich-Kloten to Cairo International. When travelling from Zürich-Kloten you will cover about 1,705 miles before you reach Cairo International. This journey will take 4 Hours 2 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to Cairo International Egypt can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

On arriving at Cairo International please note the time difference, the time zone at Cairo International is 2.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Zürich-Kloten.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Zürich-Kloten (ZRH) to Cairo International (CAI) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
EgyptAir202112107:0013:55VIEW FLIGHTS
Swiss101111007:0012:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Edelweiss Air000000107:0507:05VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Zürich-Kloten to Cairo International are very limited. Only EgyptAir operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 07:00

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.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
12:50
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9271
SwissLX238
13:55
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS774
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Wednesday
12:30
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9271
SwissLX238
13:55
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS774
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Thursday
07:05
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9271
SwissLX238
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Friday
07:00
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9271
SwissLX238
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Saturday
12:25
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9271
SwissLX238
13:55
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS774
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Sunday
07:05
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9271
Edelweiss AirLX238
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Frankfurt to Cairo04 Hours 15 Minutes
Geneva to Cairo04 Hours 8 Minutes
Hahn to Cairo04 Hours 19 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - Zurich (ZRH) to Cairo (CAI)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Cairo CAI?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Cairo CAI is £184.70 ($231 €222.28)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Zurich ZRH to Cairo CAI?
The cheapest direct return flight from Zurich ZRH to Cairo CAI is £297.44 ($372 €357.96)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Cairo CAI?
The cheapest flight one way from Zurich ZRH to Cairo CAI is £113.54 ($142 €136.64)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Zurich ZRH to Cairo CAI?
The cheapest return flight from Zurich ZRH to Cairo CAI is £231.88 ($290 €279.05)
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Flight Info FAQ - Zurich (ZRH) to Cairo (CAI)

Who flies from Zurich to Cairo?
The following airlines fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Cairo (CAI): Edelweiss Air, EgyptAir, Swiss.
How far is the flight from Zurich to Cairo?
The flight from Zurich to Cairo is 2,745KM or 1,705 miles.
How long does the flight from Zurich to Cairo to take?
The flight from Zurich to Cairo takes 4 Hours 2 Minutes.

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