Cheap Flights from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino

Compare Cairo to Rome Fiumicino flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Rome Fiumicino

Book the best Rome Fiumicino fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairo to Rome Fiumicino flights are currently cheapest in December.

Direct flights from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino

Cairo to Rome Fiumicino: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairo to Rome below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rome Fiumicino.

Cairo to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,732
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time3 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week72

Finding cheap flights from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino is R 3,626. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino.
Etihad Airways, KLM and ITA Airways fly direct from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino.
As of September 2025, there are 72 flights per week flying from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Rome Fiumicino is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rome Fiumicino but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rome is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SWISS and ITA Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Rome Fiumicino.

Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.

  • Rome is one hour behind Cairo and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Flights from CAI to FCO start at 03:45 — the first with ITA Airways. The latest departure is at 17:55 with ITA Airways. In total, you can choose from 35 weekly Cairo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your CAI to FCO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can fly nonstop to Rome, Italy. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is ITA Airways.

  • ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers CAI to FCO flights. An exceptional 97.2% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CAI and FCO:

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Ben Gurion International Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • At the moment, R 1,732 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,626. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from CAI to FCO, reserve your journey six months before your departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from CAI to FCO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cairo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.

Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • Of the flights that depart from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Cairo International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near CAI:

Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome

  • From Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.

When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Rome based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Before locking in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to FCO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Italy

  • You've seen Rome, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Travel around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its top sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Naples is another standout destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No journey is complete without experiencing National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.