Journey information
Overview: London to Cairo flight
Flights from London to Cairo depart on average 90 times per day, taking around 6h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $230 (€187) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 2181 miles (3510 km) distance in 5h 0m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2181 miles (3510 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $230 (€187) |
Flights per day 90 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 5h 0m |
Cheapest month to travel May |
First flight 00:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from London to Cairo
Cheapest price
$299
Average price
$1012
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Flights per day
90
Distance
3510 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London 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 to Cairo will cost around $1012 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $299.
Of the 90 flights that leave London for Cairo onMon, Nov 24, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct flights cover the 3510 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the longest flights will take 5 h 5 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.
FR 9044+
VF608 · VF599
EW9463 · EW9988
FR 9044+
VY7894
VF1988 · VF247
VY7835 · VY7894
MS778
MS780
MS784
BA400
BA402Live departures
London to Cairo flight times
The table below shows live departures for London to Cairo flights for today, Sunday, November 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:25 PM London | 7h30 | 10:55 PM Cairo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM London | 25h00 | 11:10 PM Cairo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 24 | |||||
LX345 · LX238 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h50 | 3:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AF1381 · AF568 | 6:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h45 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
KL1000+ KL2007 · KL2360 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h35 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
KL1000+ KL3578 · KL2360 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h35 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
KL1000+ KL2009 · KL2360 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h35 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
LH921 · LH582 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h10 | 1:40 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LH4203+ LH7176 | 6:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h15 | 4:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
QR9787+ QR156 · QR1301 | 6:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 33h00 | 3:35 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
QR9787+ QR156 · QR1303 | 6:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 26h30 | 9:05 AM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
QR9787+ QR156 · QR1305 | 6:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 38h30 | 9:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
FR 9044+ IB5669 | 6:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 13h50 | 8:45 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
FR 9044+ VY7894 | 6:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 13h50 | 8:45 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
FR 9044+ VF608 · VF599 | 6:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 16h00 | 10:55 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
LH2487+ LH7176 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h10 | 4:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
QR6 · QR1305 | 8:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h00 | 9:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
EW9463 · EW9988 | 8:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h35 | 3:40 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
QR10 · QR1305 | 8:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h30 | 9:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
KL1002+ KL2013 · KL2360 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h25 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
QR112 · QR1305 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h25 | 9:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
FR 8214+ VY7894 | 8:40 AM London Stansted Airport | 12h05 | 8:45 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
KL1002+ KL3580 · KL2360 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h25 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
FR 8214+ A3713 · A3930 | 8:40 AM London Stansted Airport | 15h10 | 11:50 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
KL1002+ KL3578 · KL2360 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h25 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
KL1002+ KL2009 · KL2360 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h25 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
FR 8214+ IB5669 | 8:40 AM London Stansted Airport | 12h05 | 8:45 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LH4193+ LH7176 | 8:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h05 | 4:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AF1335 · AF568 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h10 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LX317 · LX238 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h50 | 3:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AF1681 · AF568 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h05 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
QR330 · QR1303 | 9:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 24h05 | 9:05 AM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
QR330 · QR1305 | 9:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 12h05 | 9:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
QR330 · QR1301 | 9:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 30h35 | 3:35 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
VY7831 · VY7894 | 9:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 11h45 | 8:45 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LX461+ LX238 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 6h35 | 3:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
IB712 · IB1903 | 9:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h00 | 8:15 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
BA400 | 9:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 2:20 PM Cairo | 0 transfersDirect | |
MS784 | 9:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h50 | 2:30 PM Cairo | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5657+ LH7174 | 9:50 AM London City Airport | 8h30 | 6:20 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LH5657+ LH584 | 9:50 AM London City Airport | 9h10 | 7:00 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
KL1004+ KL3580 · KL2360 | 10:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h05 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
KL1004+ KL2013 · KL2360 | 10:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h05 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
KL1004+ KL2009 · KL2360 | 10:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h05 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
VY7833 · VY7894 | 10:10 AM London Gatwick Airport | 10h35 | 8:45 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LH903+ LH7174 | 10:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h50 | 6:20 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LH903 · LH584 | 10:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h30 | 7:00 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
IB714 · IB1903 | 10:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h30 | 8:15 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
SN2094+ SN5601 | 11:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h50 | 5:55 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
IB716 · IB1903 | 11:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 8h50 | 8:15 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LH905 · LH584 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h30 | 7:00 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
LH905+ LH7174 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h50 | 6:20 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
AF1581 · AF568 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h35 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
KL1006+ KL3580 · KL2360 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h20 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
IB1862 · IB1903 | 11:45 AM London Gatwick Airport | 8h30 | 8:15 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
FR 9810+ OS406 · OS71 | 12:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 25h35 | 1:35 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
FR 9810+ A3713 · A3930 | 12:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 11h50 | 11:50 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
FR 9810+ AF1049 · AF568 | 12:00 PM London Stansted Airport | 34h05 | 10:05 PM Cairo | 2 transfers | |
A3601 · A3930 | 12:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 11h35 | 11:50 PM Cairo | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: London to Cairo Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Cairo by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cairo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from London to Cairo generally leave from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Cairo.
London Heathrow Airport is 27.4 km away from London city centre and Cairo is 17.6 km from Cairo city centre.
- Cairo International Film Festival, the oldest film festival in the Arab world showcasing international and regional films
- Cairo Book Fair, one of the largest book fairs in the Middle East featuring local and international authors
- Ramadan Nights, cultural events and activities held throughout the city during the holy month of Ramadan
- Cairo Jazz Festival, a celebration of jazz music featuring local and international artists.
- Eid al-Fitr, marks the end of Ramadan with festive celebrations and family gatherings
- Eid al-Adha, a significant holiday involving communal prayers and feasting
- Sham el-Nessim, a spring festival celebrating the arrival of spring with outdoor picnics and activities.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from London to Cairo
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops located in terminals, including Duty-Free and local souvenir shops.
- Parking available, located near terminals, approximately 0.95€ ($1) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including EgyptAir and First Class Lounges.
- Located in each terminal.
- Bus: 111, 381
- Metro: NA
- Train: NA
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