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Only Transavia France operates flights between Lyon and Cairo.

Flights from Lyon to Cairo usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Transavia France: a checked bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Lyon to Cairo.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $333 round-trip and layover options via Hurghada (HRG) at $338.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Transavia France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 13% of one-stop connections

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

On the Lyon to Cairo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 16%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $419 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $498: a $79 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 Lyon to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:45 pm and lands at 5:03 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 6:48 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $451. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Lyon to Cairo takes 4h 18m, covering 1,779 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 $245 to $2,411. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lyon to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $176, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 8h 08m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 8h 30m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Lyon (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 Lyon to Cairo range from $352 to $558, with an average of $451 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 counts as a good deal.