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

• Earliest: departs at 4:40 am and lands at 6:46 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 1:31 am.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Athens:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Cairo to Athens takes 2h 06m, covering 688 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 Athens range from $229 to $327, with an average of $275 over the past 12 months. Anything below $229 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $275 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $216 round-trip via Zurich (ZRH), compared to $274 for nonstop.

Aegean Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Cairo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cairo to Athens flights are:

• Aegean Airlines: 81% on time
• Air Cairo: 74% on time
• Egyptair: 70% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Aegean Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Athens flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $186 to $1,523. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cairo to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $126, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Centauro
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo

Flights from Cairo to Athens usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Athens route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

Most connecting flights from Cairo to Athens pass through Zurich (ZRH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Cairo to Athens. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $262 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $284, a difference of $22.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Athens. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• Egyptair
• Air Cairo
• Sky Express

Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cairo to Athens flights:

• Aegean Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Air Cairo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Aegean Airlines: 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.

After landing at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH), you can reach the city center through various means of transport. The most convenient options include taking a taxi, renting a car, or utilizing public buses. The X95 and X96 bus lines operate frequently and offer affordable transportation to the city center, making them an efficient choice.

Consider renting a car to ensure mobility and convenience if your trip from Cairo to Athens does not end at ATH. The Arrivals Hall at ATH is home to renowned car rentals companies like Avis, Hertz, Budget, and Europcar.

PRMs can enjoy their flights when using airlines like TAROM to travel from Cairo to Athens. TAROM provides various on-board services for PRMs, including priority boarding, wheelchair accessibility, aid with transfers, comfortable seating options, and a trained crew who can offer tailored support.

One of the kid-friendly airlines you should consider for your flight to Athens from Cairo with your kids is Aegean Airlines. Families traveling with children can take advantage of the airline's kid-friendly services, which include activity kits, kid-friendly meals on request, and kid-friendly in-flight entertainment featuring kids movies and shows.