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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 10:06 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 11:06 pm.

The flight takes about 10h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Cairo takes 10h 06m, covering 5,614 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 Newark Airport to Cairo range from $790 to $1,095, with an average of $898 over the past 12 months. Anything below $790 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% below the route average of $898. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $759 round-trip via Istanbul (IST), compared to $892 for nonstop.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Newark Airport to Cairo flights. 60% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $381, which is 22% 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 Newark Airport to Cairo usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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.

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 Newark Airport to Cairo route, 40% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 6 minutes.

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

• Istanbul (IST) - 39% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 11% 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 5% on the Newark Airport to Cairo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $876 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $922, a difference of $46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Egyptair operates flights between Newark Airport and Cairo.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 36m, compared with 15h 53m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 11m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Newark Airport (Eastern European Time vs Eastern 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 Newark Airport 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

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

The city center of Cairo lies approximately 13.5 miles from Cairo International Airport. There are various transportation options between these two destinations to meet everyone’s needs. If you’re traveling on a budget and are keen to save a few coins, take line 111 bus or line 3 Metro, which take about 53min to get there.

Those who want to leap into the adventure of Cairo and its environs in a car will be glad to note that several car rental companies run their service at this facility. Companies such as SIXT Rent a Car are conveniently located in Terminals 2 and 3. Book in advance to enjoy reduced rates.

Cairo International Airport (CAI) has numerous Lounges that are accessible to passengers at a reduced cost regardless of the airline they are flying with. They include First Class Lounge (Terminal 1), Ahlein - Premium Lounge in Terminal 2, and the Emirates New Lounge in Terminal 2.

If you’re flying Qatar Airways, remember that the carrier allows you to bring your furry friends like cats and dogs on your voyage from EWR to Cairo. Still, you’ll have to lock your pets in their kernels throughout the trip to prevent them from disturbing other passengers.