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

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 pm and lands at 7:09 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:15 pm and lands at 8:24 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 09m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Lagos to Cairo takes 5h 09m, covering 2,441 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 Lagos to Cairo range from $670 to $963, with an average of $772 over the past 12 months. Anything below $670 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $772 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 $678 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $791 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $58–$58 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lagos 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $633 to $3,236. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lagos to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,060, which is 110% above 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 Lagos to Cairo usually depart from Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Lagos to Cairo. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $699 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $970, a difference of $271.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Egyptair operates flights between Lagos and Cairo.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 26m, compared with 15h via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 15h 57m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Lagos (Eastern European Time vs West Africa 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 Lagos to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: 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

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