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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 2:55 am and lands at 8:04 am
• Latest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 11:04 am.

The flight takes about 5h 09m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cairo takes 5h 09m, covering 2,202 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cairo range from $460 to $603, with an average of $524 over the past 12 months. Anything below $460 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $524 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $475 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to $565 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $10–$100 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 and Kenya Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cairo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening 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 $408 to $2,603. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $258, which is 34% below 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
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cairo usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

One-stop flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cairo. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $486 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $562, a difference of $76.

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

Only Egyptair operates flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Cairo.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 20m, compared with 10h 43m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 11h 45m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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.

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
• Kenya Airways: 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.

Layover options differ with your airline and the departing airport. Passengers departing from Nairobi for Cairo and flying with Emirates will have a layover at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Those flying with Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air will have layovers at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Uganda or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) in Ethiopia. Saudia Airlines passengers departing from Nairobi will have layovers at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Egypt Air, KLM, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are some airlines that offer favorable carry-on policies on flights from Nairobi to Cairo. These airlines offer generous carry-on allowances, including one item weighing up to 18 lbs. and one piece per traveler. Moreover, all of these airlines permit electronic gadgets such as laptops as carry-ons.

A business-class ticket can provide various advantages for your flight from Nairobi to Cairo. Despite being costlier than economy tickets, business class offers travelers an enhanced journey with various perks, including wider seats, additional leg space, improved dining options, and access to exclusive lounges.

The most convenient public transport option from Cairo International Airport to downtown Cairo is a taxi. The taxi journey from the airport to downtown Cairo takes approximately 40 minutes. Alternatively, you can acquire a car rental with agencies like SIXT, Europcar, and Budget, located at all airport terminals.