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Among airlines operating Madrid to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Egyptair
• Iberia

Flights from Madrid to Cairo usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) 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
• Iberia Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: 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 Madrid to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $256 round-trip via Ankara Esenboga (ESB), compared to $467 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

• Istanbul (IST) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 16% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Madrid to Cairo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $413 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $516, a difference of $103. 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 Madrid to Cairo route, 46% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid 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 Madrid to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 7:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 9:23 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 48m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $438. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Cairo takes 4h 48m, covering 2,081 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 Madrid to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $203, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

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 Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 40m, compared with 8h 48m via Milan Malpensa (MXP) and 9h 07m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Madrid (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 Madrid to Cairo range from $356 to $551, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.