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

• Earliest: departs at 3:50 am and lands at 7:53 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 2:03 am.

The flight takes about 4h 03m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Dubai to Cairo takes 4h 03m, covering 1,500 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 Dubai to Cairo range from $398 to $595, with an average of $498 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $498 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 $319 round-trip via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared to $533 for nonstop.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Cairo flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 11%.

One-way fares from Dubai to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $180, which is 36% 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
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Flights from Dubai to Cairo usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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 Dubai to Cairo route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

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

• Kuwait City (KWI) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Dubai to Cairo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $478 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $515, a difference of $37.

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

• Emirates
• Egyptair

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 16m, compared with 7h 19m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 7h 34m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Cairo is 1 hour behind Dubai (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 Dubai to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: 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
• Emirates: 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.

Most airlines offer nonstop flights from Dubai to Cairo. However, flights with at least a single stop en route are also available. The stopover options for these flights vary depending on your airline. Gulf Air offers one-stop flights from DXB to CAI with a common layover in Manama Bahrain International Airport (BAH). Passengers flying with Kuwait Airways should expect a single stop in Kuwait City (KWI) while those flying with SAUDIA should expect a layover in Jeddah King Abdulaziz International (JED).

Each passenger on a flight from Dubai to Cairo emits about 1375 kg of CO2. Gulf Air, Egypt Air, and Kuwait Airways operate some of the most sustainable flights to Cairo from Dubai. These airlines offer nonstop and one-stop flights from DXB to CAI and emit about 48%, 48%, and 41% less CO2 than most of their counterparts offering flights on the same route.

Cairo city center is about 13.7 miles from the airport. One of the most affordable ways to travel from the airport to the city center is by bus. You can board Bus Number 111 which runs to Shoubra and Bus Number 381 which runs to Imbaba. Both buses stop at Ramses Railway Station and take about 50min to get to downtown Cairo. The Cairo Airport Bus departs the airport every 30min and operates from 7:50 am to 6:15 pm. Getting to the city center from the airport by taxi takes around 30min. Prices and travel time depend on your destination and traffic.

Cairo Airport hosts several lounges. First Class Lounge is on the First and Second Floors Airside of Terminal 1. The lounge operates 24/7 and admits accepts travelers through lounge membership programs, door payments, or lounge passes. Another First Class Lounge is on the Second Floor Airside of Terminal 3. In Terminal 2, you will find Pearl Assist Lounge and Ahlein Premium Lounge. These lounges admit travelers through lounge membership programs and prepaid lounge passes.