Cheap Flights from London Gatwick to Cairo

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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Cairo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,983. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

London Gatwick to Cairo: Alternative routes

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

London to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,090
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Cairo is R 4,597. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Cairo. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 4,597.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Cairo is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport on Monday, 4 January 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cairo Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Cairo 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 Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo two hours ahead of London.

  • Your LGW to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGW and CAI include:

    • Rome Fiumicino Airport

    • Athens International Airport

    • Geneva Airport

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • London Gatwick Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LGW land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.

  • To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:

Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before your trip.

When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.

Explore more of Egypt

  • You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its must-visit sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are among its highlights.

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