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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 11:00 am
• Latest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 6:10 pm.

The flight takes about 4h.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Cairo takes 4h, covering 1,704 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 Zurich to Cairo range from $440 to $695, with an average of $532 over the past 12 months. Anything below $440 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $532 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 $443 round-trip via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared to $529 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $57–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Cairo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $248, which is 18% 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 Zurich to Cairo usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and 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 Zurich to Cairo route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Zurich to Cairo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $498 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $627, a difference of $129.

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 Zurich and Cairo. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Egyptair

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 15m, compared with 6h 55m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 7h 22m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Zurich (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.

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
• SWISS: 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.