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These are the earliest and latest flight times currently scheduled from Paris to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 11:02 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 2:32 am.

The flight takes about 4h 32m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Paris to Cairo takes about 4h 32m, covering 1,997 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 Paris to Cairo range from $390 to $704, with an average of $535 over the past 12 months. Anything below $390 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $535 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $271 round-trip via Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH), compared to $543 for nonstop.

Vueling is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air France has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Paris to Cairo flights are:

• Vueling: 97% on time
• Air France: 73% on time
• Egyptair: 50% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 63% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is most often the busiest departure period on Paris to Cairo flights, with 25% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 25%.

Air France is typically the only airline on the Paris to Cairo route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Paris to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $334, which is 7% above 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 Paris to Cairo may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Flights usually arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Paris to Cairo route, 37% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

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

• Istanbul (IST) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Paris to Cairo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $523 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $593, a difference of $70.

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

4 airlines currently operate flights between Paris and Cairo, you can choose from:

• Egyptair
• Air France
• Transavia France
• Vueling

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 38m, compared with 7h 43m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 7h 44m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Paris (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.

Egyptair and Air France offer free seat selection on this route. Availability depends on fare class.

Only Air France currently offers extra legroom on this route. Availability can vary by aircraft type and fare class.

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
• Transavia France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air France: 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.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the best airport for flights from Paris to Cairo because it has more international flight options. Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) comes second with limited flight options, mostly low-cost carriers. Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) doesn’t have regular flights from Paris to Cairo. ORY and CDG have nonstop flights to Cairo.

CAI is served by CTA buses which provide connections to the city and other destinations in Egypt. The airport is also served by several shuttle buses that connect to Downtown Cairo and other destinations in Egypt. You may also consider a taxi or car rental.

For Business Class flights from Paris to Cairo, consider booking Air France and EgyptAir, which offer this travel option on their nonstop flights on this route. You’ll access benefits such as premium dining, priority boarding, special baggage allowance, access to specific lounges, comfortable seats, and in-flight entertainment.

From Cairo, you’ll find domestic flights to local destinations, such as Alexandria, Aswan, Mansoura, Port Said, Sharm El Sheikh, and Dahab, or international destinations in the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and other parts of Africa.