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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.

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

• Emirates
• Egyptair

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

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $430 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with $538 for direct.

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 777-300ER variants.

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

• Kuwait City (KWI) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 15% of one-stop connections

Kuwait City (KWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Cairo to Dubai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $520 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $548, a difference of $28. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Dubai flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

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

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.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of $531. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Cairo to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $283, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 13m, compared to 7h 49m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 8h 22m 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.

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
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Cairo to Dubai range from $460 to $586, with an average of $531 over the past 12 months. Anything below $460 counts as a good deal.