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Only Egyptair operates flights between Kinshasa and Cairo.

Flights from Kinshasa to Cairo usually depart from Kinshasa N'djili (FIH) 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 Kinshasa to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $506 round-trip, compared to $659 via a layover through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 97% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 0% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Kinshasa to Cairo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $516 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $762: a $246 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Kinshasa to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 3:50 am and lands at 9:32 am
• Latest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 10:47 am.

The flight takes about 5h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $617. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Kinshasa to Cairo takes 5h 42m, covering 2,606 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $419 to $1,988. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kinshasa to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $475, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 24m, compared with 18h 34m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 27h 24m via Istanbul (IST).

Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Kinshasa (Eastern European Time vs West Africa 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 Kinshasa to Cairo range from $487 to $745, with an average of $617 over the past 12 months. Anything below $487 counts as a good deal.