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Among airlines operating Sharjah to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Sharjah and Cairo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Air Arabia
• Air Cairo
• Egyptair
• Nile Air

Flights from Sharjah to Cairo usually depart from Sharjah (SHJ) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $377 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to $409 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 21% of one-stop connections

Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Sharjah to Cairo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $445, a difference of $56. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 35% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 25 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sharjah to Cairo flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 42%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, Tahrir Square and City Stars. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Sharjah to Cairo takes 3h 50m, covering 1,507 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:50 am and lands at 6:40 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 2:35 am.

The flight takes about 3h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $409. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Sharjah to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $234, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

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: 51% on time
• Nile Air: 36% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 65% of the time on average.

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.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 09m, compared with 8h 01m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 8h 01m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Cairo is 1 hour behind Sharjah (Eastern European Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Sharjah to Cairo range from $339 to $504, with an average of $409 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.