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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 2:45 am and lands at 6:52 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:02 am.

The flight takes about 4h 07m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Cairo takes 4h 07m, covering 1,476 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Cairo range from $336 to $527, with an average of $421 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $421 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $263 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to $431 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $5–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Cairo flights, with 29% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, night flights for 28%, and evening flights for 14%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Cairo usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Cairo route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Cairo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $412 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $431, a difference of $19.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Cairo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
• Egyptair

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 33m, compared with 8h 33m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 9h 25m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Cairo is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi (Eastern European Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum and Cairo International Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Cairo flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.