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

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 am and lands at 3:30 am
• Latest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 3:05 am.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Cairo to Abu Dhabi takes 3h 20m, 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 Cairo to Abu Dhabi range from $310 to $417, with an average of $356 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $356 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $242 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to $359 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $1–$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 Boeing 737-800 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Abu Dhabi flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, afternoon flights for 15%, and evening flights for 14%.

One-way fares from Cairo to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $146, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Cairo to Abu Dhabi route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Cairo to Abu Dhabi. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $378, a difference of $35.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Etihad Airways
• Egyptair
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 30m, compared with 8h 51m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 9h 01m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cairo to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection
• Egyptair: 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
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Egyptair: 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.