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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairo to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 10:42 am
• Latest: departs at 6:50 pm and lands at 12:12 am.

The flight takes about 5h 22m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Cairo to London Heathrow Airport takes 5h 22m, covering 2,194 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 London Heathrow Airport range from $500 to $699, with an average of $582 over the past 12 months. Anything below $500 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $582 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $393 round-trip via Zurich (ZRH), compared to $592 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cairo to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cairo to London Heathrow Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $272.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from Cairo to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 London Heathrow Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

One-stop flights from Cairo to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Cairo to London Heathrow Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $567 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $615, a difference of $48.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Cairo and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Egyptair
• British Airways

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 29m, compared with 7h 54m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 8h 33m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours behind Cairo (British Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cairo to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: 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.

The Heathrow Express is the quickest option, at only a 20min journey from London Heathrow Airport to London Paddington Station. Fares cost about £25 per person one-way or about £40 return. You could also hire a car and experience the city entirely at your own discretion.

Travelex Currency Exchange has offices in both Terminals 2 and 5 at London Heathrow Airport, but you could also pre-order your cash online and save the bother of queuing at the counter. Enjoy zero commissions and have your cash waiting at a Travelex location once you arrive in London. There are also several ATMs present across all terminals.

Yes. There are prayer rooms at London Heathrow Airport for arriving passengers who need to observe religious obligations. Terminal 4 has two, which can be found at check-in zone G and mezzanine level not far from Yotel. Terminal 3 has one in check-in zone A, and there’s always the Chapel of St. George itself.

Yes. There are shower facilities in all terminals at London Heathrow Airport, located in the airport’s lounges. Plaza Premium Lounge has a location landside in Arrivals at Terminal 2, another landside Arrivals lounge at Terminal 3, and a third landside of Arrivals at Terminal 4, where you can take a shower.