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Grand Egyptian Museum
Egypt's flagship archaeological museum near the pyramids, displaying royal treasures and major pharaonic masterpieces in a vast modern complex.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
$377
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$529
Fastest journey on Oct 22
8 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
18 h 37 m
Flights on Oct 22
3
Distance
3528 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo will cost around $529 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $377.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 3 flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo, including 3 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct flights cover the 3528 km distance in an average of 18 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the longest flights will take 1 d 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo depart on average 82 times per day, taking around 7h 47m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:30, the last at 21:15. The fastest flight covers the 2192 miles (3528 km) distance in 4h 45m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2192 miles (3528 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Flights per day 82 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 4h 45m |
First flight 5:30 AM |
Last flight 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo.
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cairo flights for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A3601+ A31332 | 12:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h15 | 9:30 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
A3601 · A3930 | 12:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 12h35 | 2:50 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
FR 8216+ TK1856 · TK690 | 12:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 18h35 | 9:00 AM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
FR 8216+ TK1856 · TK692 | 12:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 13h55 | 4:20 AM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
FR 8216+ TK1856+ TK7888 | 12:25 PM London Stansted Airport | 15h45 | 6:10 AM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
AA6892+ AA8567 · AA8674 | 12:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h55 | 10:25 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
AA6892+ AA8676 · AA8674 | 12:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h55 | 10:25 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
AA6994+ AA8567 · AA8674 | 1:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h05 | 10:25 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
AA6994+ AA8676 · AA8674 | 1:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h05 | 10:25 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
LH2475 · LH586 | 1:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 11h10 | 2:45 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
FR 9014+ BA485 · BA398 | 1:45 PM London Stansted Airport | 33h30 | 1:15 AM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
EK2 · EK929 | 2:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h25 | 6:50 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK2 · EK927 | 2:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 18h40 | 11:05 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK2 · EK921 | 2:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 22h25 | 2:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AA6964+ AA8849 · AA8674 | 2:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 29h55 | 10:25 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
MS778 | 3:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h55 | 9:55 PM Cairo | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA6928+ AA8676 · AA8674 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 29h05 | 10:25 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
AF1781 · AF570 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 8h10 | 1:30 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AA6928+ AA8567 · AA8674 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 29h05 | 10:25 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
FR 9044+ BA485 · BA398 | 3:30 PM London Stansted Airport | 31h45 | 1:15 AM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
LH2477 · LH586 | 4:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 8h20 | 2:45 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AZ207 · AZ894 | 4:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h45 | 2:15 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AA6946+ AA8852 · AA8674 | 4:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 27h50 | 10:25 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
A3603 · A3930 | 4:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 8h15 | 2:50 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AA6913+ AA8676 · AA8674 | 4:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 27h50 | 10:25 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
TK1986 · TK690 | 4:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h15 | 9:00 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1986 · TK692 | 4:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 9h35 | 4:20 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1986+ TK7888 | 4:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 11h25 | 6:10 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1986+ TK7883 | 4:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 21h35 | 4:20 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK30 · EK921 | 4:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 20h00 | 2:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK30 · EK927 | 4:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 16h15 | 11:05 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AA6940+ AA8676 · AA8674 | 5:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 27h00 | 10:25 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
LH915 · LH584 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h35 | 3:05 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LH2479 · LH586 | 5:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 2:45 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AT801 · AT270 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 23h10 | 7:20 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AT801 · AT272 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 12h20 | 8:30 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
BA398 | 6:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h55 | 1:15 AM Cairo | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1972 · TK690 | 6:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 12h30 | 9:00 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1972 · TK692 | 6:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h50 | 4:20 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1972+ TK7888 | 6:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 9h40 | 6:10 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1972+ TK7883 | 6:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h50 | 4:20 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AT807 · AT272 | 6:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 11h40 | 8:30 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AT807 · AT270 | 6:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 22h30 | 7:20 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LH919 · LH582 | 7:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h50 | 3:20 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK32 · EK927 | 7:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 13h15 | 11:05 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK32 · EK921 | 7:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h00 | 2:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK32 · EK923 | 7:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 20h15 | 6:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK4 · EK927 | 8:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 12h25 | 11:05 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK4 · EK923 | 8:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h25 | 6:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK4 · EK921 | 8:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 16h10 | 2:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
WY102 · WY407 | 8:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 27h35 | 2:25 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
WY102 · WY405 | 8:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h10 | 6:00 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
MS780 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h55 | 5:05 AM Cairo | 0 transfersDirect | |
EK6 · EK923 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h50 | 6:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
A3609+ A31302 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h50 | 3:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EK6 · EK921 | 10:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h35 | 2:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1984 · TK754 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 20h40 | 9:20 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1984 · TK686 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 23h05 | 11:45 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1984 · TK690 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 8h20 | 9:00 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1984 · TK694 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 20h10 | 8:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1984+ TK7881 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 20h20 | 9:00 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
TK1984+ TK7883 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h40 | 4:20 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, October 22 | |||||
![]() | 5:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 19h25 | 12:55 AM Cairo | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Egypt's flagship archaeological museum near the pyramids, displaying royal treasures and major pharaonic masterpieces in a vast modern complex.
Historic downtown museum with an outstanding collection of pharaonic antiquities, including iconic statues, coffins, and mummies.
Beautifully restored palace museum in Fustat showcasing Egypt's civilization from prehistory to the modern era, including royal mummies.
Historic pedestrian spine of Islamic Cairo lined with mosques, madrasas, gates, and restored monuments from multiple dynasties.
Bustling medieval bazaar famous for crafts, alleyways, and historic atmosphere. A classic place to experience Cairo's old trading heart.
Historic Coptic quarter with ancient churches, monasteries, and layered Roman and Christian heritage in a compact walkable area.
Slow-cooked fava beans seasoned with cumin, lemon, and الزيت. A Cairo breakfast staple eaten daily and deeply tied to Egyptian home cooking.
Egypt’s beloved mix of rice, macaroni, lentils, chickpeas, tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, and fried onions. Filling, cheap, and iconically Cairene street food.
Molokhia leaf stew with garlic and coriander, usually served with rice or bread. Its distinctive silky texture makes it one of Egypt’s most traditional dishes.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant in Zamalek focused on modern Egyptian cuisine, tasting menus, and premium local ingredients in a sophisticated setting.
Casual downtown institution famous for koshari. Expect quick service, simple seating, and one of Cairo’s best-known versions of the national comfort dish.
Historic traditional restaurant known for ful, taameya, grills, and classic Egyptian breakfasts in a lively old-Cairo setting.
Budget-friendly for most travelers. Hotels, local meals, and transit usually cost less than in many major tourist cities, though upscale dining and international hotels are pricier.
Tipping is customary. In restaurants, add around 10% if not included. Round up for taxis. Small tips are common in cafes and for everyday service.
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Most London Heathrow Airport to Cairo flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Cairo airport pair. Use this guide to compare London Heathrow Airport and Cairo airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
Cairo is 11 km from Cairo city centre. Public transport options include:
Cairo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cairo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cairo: Elevators, ramps.
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