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

Direct flights from London to Cairo

London to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London 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 1,996
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time4 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week332

Finding cheap flights from London to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Cairo is R 4,185. 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.
4 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from London to Cairo.
British Airways, American Airlines and EgyptAir fly direct from London to Cairo.
As of September 2025, there are 83 flights per week flying from London to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Cairo is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Cairo Airport on Sunday, 7 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 57 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 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.

Travelling from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know

  • London has plenty of airports where you can begin your trip. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.

  • The average time for a direct London to Cairo International Airport flight is 4 hours 55 minutes.

  • Cairo is two hours ahead of London. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.

  • With 35 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 8:55am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from LHR to CAI is with EgyptAir at 10:30pm.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from London to CAI, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • You can get away on a direct flight from London to Cairo International Airport with EgyptAir. This top carrier operates departures from LHR.

  • EgyptAir is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from LHR to CAI.

  • Among carriers operating on this route, British Airways has the best record for on-time arrivals.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to CAI leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

  • The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from London to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Break up your flight from London to Cairo International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and CAI are:

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Geneve Airport (GVA)

  • LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to CAI flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • 69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Booking a plane ticket from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI) with a stop or two can offer you a bigger choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When leaving from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to CAI:

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

    • Antalya Airport (AYT)

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

  • STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Make catching an early London to Cairo International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:

  • Flights that leave from STN make it to their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.

About Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Cairo International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CAI:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your London to Cairo International Airport flight.

Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Cairo. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • At the moment, R 1,996 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,185. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book seven months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to CAI.

  • The best month for landing cheap London to Cairo International Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from London to CAI.

  • Chase down a great fare on a flight from London to Cairo International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

The best time to fly from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Cairo. August is when most people book flights from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Lock in a London to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Cairo International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Cairo

  • Start your Cairo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Cairo International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are plenty of terrific things to do in Cairo when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Gizeh Plateau followed by Pyramid and giza pyramids.

Explore more of Egypt

  • You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in Egypt, consider Port Said, roughly 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said are the start of reasons to visit.

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