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

• Earliest: departs at 00:50 and lands at 04:20
• Latest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 03:05.

The flight takes about 3h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cairo to Dubai.

A direct flight from Cairo to Dubai takes 3h 30m, covering 3,884 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 Cairo to Dubai range from $477 to $595, with an average of $541 over the past 12 months. Anything below $477 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $541 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $443 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with $550 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $15–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Dubai flights, with 33% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 23%, and Evening flights for 11%.

One-way fares from Cairo to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $289, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Cairo to Dubai usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Cairo to Dubai route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

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

• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Cairo to Dubai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $531 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $557, a difference of $26.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Dubai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• Egyptair

Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 19m, compared to 7h 49m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 8h 40m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cairo to Dubai flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: 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.