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

• Earliest: departs at 2:15 am and lands at 5:20 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 1:30 am.

The flight takes about 3h 05m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Cairo takes 3h 05m, covering 1,000 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 Riyadh to Cairo range from $217 to $395, with an average of $290 over the past 12 months. Anything below $217 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of $290. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $253 round-trip via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared to $288 for nonstop.

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

• Riyadh Air: 97% on time
• flynas: 93% on time
• flyadeal: 92% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $1–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flyadeal and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Cairo flights, with 35% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 15%.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $89, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Riyadh to Cairo usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Riyadh to Cairo route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

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

• Kuwait City (KWI) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Riyadh to Cairo. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $273 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $299, a difference of $26.

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

9 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Cairo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• flynas
• flyadeal
• SAUDIA
• Egyptair
• Riyadh Air
• Air Arabia

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 17m, compared with 7h 24m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 8h 44m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Cairo is 1 hour behind Riyadh (Eastern European Time vs Arabian 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 Riyadh to Cairo flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection
• 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:

• flyadeal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Nile Air: 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.

Most airlines flying from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) will let you bring your pet along. Air Cairo allows for cats and small dogs in the cabin, provided that they are vaccinated and weigh less than 17 lbs. Jazeera Airways also allows for traveling with falcons.

If you are looking for an Eco-friendly airline to travel with, consider booking your flight from RUH to CAI on Jazeera Airways. The airline collaborates with a climate company to offset its carbon emissions and help alleviate climate change. By flying with Jazeera on this route, you help reduce your carbon footprint by 663 lbs.

Egypt Air lets children between 2 years and 12 years old travel unaccompanied and makes sure that they are safe all through the journey. Those aged between 12 years and 16 years old can also request to be part of the program, however, it is not compulsory for them. Note that the airline will not let an unaccompanied minor travel with a pet.

Yes, you will need a visa to get to Cairo from Riyadh. You can either apply for an E-Visa or get one upon arrival, which makes the process hassle-free. A single-entry one is only for a single trip of up to 30 days, while a multiple-entry one lets you in several times over a period of 180 days.