Flights from London Airport (LGW) to Cairo International Airport Airport (CAI)
EgyptAir is the only airliner who offers flights between London Gatwick and Cairo International. When travelling from London Gatwick you will cover about 2,174 miles before you reach Cairo International. This journey will take 4 Hours 55 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. 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. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
When arriving at Cairo International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you are planning a trip to Cairo International Airport from London Gatwick Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at London Gatwick Airport.
If you had a rental car at Cairo International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Cairo International Airport and avoid excess fees.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to London Gatwick Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to London Gatwick Airport
- Buses to London Gatwick Airport
- Taxis to London Gatwick Airport
- Train Services to/near London Gatwick Airport
Organise and book your choice of transport at Cairo International Airport:
- Car rental at Cairo International Airport
- Cairo International Airport Private Transfers
- Cairo International Airport Buses
- Cairo International Airport Taxis
- Cairo International Airport Train Services to/near
Find hotels close to Cairo International Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from London Gatwick to Cairo International, please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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EgyptAir | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 13:47 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
EgyptAir offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 13:47 and 13:47.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from EgyptAir at egyptair.com.eg. You can also book direct and get their 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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Monday | 13:47
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Cairo International. You can see full details of these below.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
---|---|---|---|
London Heathrow to Cairo | 0 | 4 Hours 58 Minutes | |
Manchester to Cairo | 0 | 5 Hours 13 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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