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

• Earliest: departs at 4:20 am and lands at 8:06 am
• Latest: departs at 9:40 pm and lands at 1:26 am.

The flight takes about 3h 46m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Doha to Cairo takes 3h 46m, covering 1,278 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 Doha to Cairo range from $323 to $521, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the $395 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $248 round-trip via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared to $408 for nonstop.

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

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Doha to Cairo flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, morning flights for 15%, and evening flights for 14%.

One-way fares from Doha to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 11% 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 Doha to Cairo usually depart from Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Evening 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 Doha to Cairo route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Doha to Cairo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $410, a difference of $31.

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 Doha and Cairo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Qatar Airways
• Egyptair

Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 48m, compared with 8h 19m via Sharjah (SHJ) and 8h 21m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

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 Doha to Cairo flights:

• Qatar Airways: offers extra legroom; 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
• Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Cairo: 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 Egyptian government requires Qatari travelers to apply for and print an eVisa to pass passport control at CAI airport. Apply for the electronic visa before travel and receive it in your email. Choose a single (3 months validity) or multiple-entry visa (6 months). Either will give you a stay of up to 30 days in Egypt.

If you only have hand luggage, you'll save much time at Hamad International Airport (DOH) by checking in online with Qatar Airways through their mobile app. At the baggage section, go through the fast-bag-drop counters. When flying Economy class, enter through Gate 2 or 3, but for Business and First Class, use Gate 1 to get faster to the self-service check-in desk.

Egypt Air commits to helping mothers and their babies (from 7 days old) throughout the flight. Two parents flying with two infants are given cross-aisle seats to enhance their safety. Reserve a bulkhead seat (front area) 48 hours before your flight if you want a bassinet for your baby. A fee may apply depending on your flight class.

Jazeera Airways welcomes falcons and trained service dogs on board. Gulf Air and Oman Air only ship animals as cargo, except assistance dogs for visually impaired passengers, which are allowed in the cabin. In a Royal Jordanian or MEA flight, your cat or dog (15 lbs.) can fly in the Economy cabin. With Qatar Airways, only a service dog is permitted in the plan (for free). Avoid Flynas flights if you have a pet, as they do not allow them on board.