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

• Earliest: departs at 2:40 pm and lands at 7:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:30 pm and lands at 9:19 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 49m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Cairo takes 4h 49m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Madrid to Cairo range from $366 to $558, with an average of $453 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $453 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $258 round-trip via Ankara Esenboga (ESB), compared to $484 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.

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%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Hertz
• Avis

Flights from Madrid to Cairo usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 1h 44m.

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

• Istanbul (IST) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Madrid to Cairo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $420 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $106.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Egyptair
• Iberia

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 34m, compared with 8h 40m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 9h 12m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

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.

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 Madrid 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
• 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 always check the fare details before booking.