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

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 3:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 1:15 am.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo takes 3h 15m, covering 1,335 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo range from $356 to $502, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $418 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $292 round-trip via Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH), compared to $427 for nonstop.

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 Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, 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 $328 to $1,560. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $216, which is 8% 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
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo usually depart from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Evening 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 47m.

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

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $403 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $441, a difference of $38.

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 Rome Fiumicino Airport and Cairo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• ITA Airways
• Egyptair

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 44m, compared with 8h 52m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 9h 26m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Rome Fiumicino Airport (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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection
• ITA Airways: offers extra legroom; 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
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Cairo: 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.

Austrian Airlines has a layover at Vienna Intl (VIE) while Aegean Airlines stops at Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH). If you prefer a layover in Paris, Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the stopover airport for Air France. Ethiopian Air offers layovers at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), Air Cairo at Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (SSH), and SAUDIA at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

An alternative airport to fly into Cairo is the Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE). It lies in its proximity to Alexandria, which is only about 29 miles away. HBE offers a convenient option for travelers who wish to explore both Cairo and Alexandria in a single trip to Egypt.

CAI serves as the primary gateway to Egypt's capital city Cairo. From CAI, you can explore popular destinations such as Alexandria, Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada to fully uncover Egypt.

Upgrading to first class offers spacious seats, gourmet meals, and priority boarding to ensure a more luxurious and relaxing journey. The Emirates offers this ticket upgrade option, allowing passengers to enjoy a premium experience with personalized service and access to their exclusive first-class lounges at the airport.