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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 00:50 and lands at 02:49
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 23:59.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Cairo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Athens to Cairo takes 1h 59m, covering 1,781 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Athens to Cairo range from $325 to $477, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $325 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $398 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $398 return, compared with $461 via a stopover through Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Aegean Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Egyptair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Athens to Cairo flights are:

• Aegean Airlines: 74% on time
• Egyptair: 63% on time
• Air Cairo: 32% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 67% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Athens to Cairo flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, Morning flights for 15%, and Afternoon flights for 15%.

One-way fares from Athens to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $46 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Athens to Cairo usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Cairo route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 36m.

One-stop flights from Athens to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Athens to Cairo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $379 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $413, a difference of $34.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Athens and Cairo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Egyptair
• Air Cairo
• Sky Express

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h, compared to 10h 24m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) and 13h 55m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Athens (Eastern European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Museum of Islamic Art is one of the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Cairo flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Cairo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.