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Only Egyptair operates flights between Geneva and Cairo.

Flights from Geneva to Cairo usually depart from Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Geneva to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $273 round-trip via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared to $410 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $93–$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 SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 12% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Geneva to Cairo route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $420 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $495, a difference of $75. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Geneva to Cairo route, 57% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Geneva to Cairo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, Tahrir Square and City Stars. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:05 pm and lands at 6:03 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:00 pm and lands at 6:58 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $451. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Geneva to Cairo takes 3h 58m, covering 1,754 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.

One-way fares from Geneva to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $463, which is 60% above the typical average for this route.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Geneva to Cairo flights. 43% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 33m, compared with 6h 43m via Zurich (ZRH) and 6h 52m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Geneva to Cairo range from $338 to $597, with an average of $451 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.