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

• Earliest: departs at 3:00 am and lands at 7:08 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 2:53 am.

The flight takes about 4h 08m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sharjah to Cairo.

A nonstop flight from Sharjah to Cairo takes 4h 08m, covering 1,507 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 Sharjah to Cairo range from $340 to $504, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $407 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $354 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to $406 for nonstop.

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

• Air Arabia: 81% on time
• Air Cairo: 57% on time
• Nile Air: 35% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 66% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $5–$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 Air Arabia and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sharjah to Cairo flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 20%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sharjah to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $250, which is 19% above 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 Sharjah to Cairo usually depart from Sharjah (SHJ) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Afternoon 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 Sharjah to Cairo route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

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

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Sharjah to Cairo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $436, a difference of $47.

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

• Air Arabia
• Egyptair
• Air Cairo
• Nile Air

Flying via Kuwait City (KWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 47m, compared with 8h 24m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 10h 28m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Cairo is 1 hour behind Sharjah (Eastern European Time vs Gulf 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.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Arabia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Cairo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Egyptair: 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.