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Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Cairo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Egyptair
• British Airways

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) 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
• British Airways: 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $331 round-trip via Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH), compared to $632 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$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 British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300 variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 12% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the London Heathrow Airport to Cairo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $606 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $651, a difference of $45. 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cairo route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Cairo flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

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 London Heathrow Airport to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 12:58 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 3:08 am.

The flight takes about 4h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $630. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo takes 4h 58m, covering 2,194 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $336, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 39m, compared with 7h 47m via Milan Malpensa (MXP) and 7h 57m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Cairo is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Eastern European Time vs British 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cairo range from $526 to $769, with an average of $630 over the past 12 months. Anything below $526 counts as a good deal.