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Among airlines operating Zurich to Cairo flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• SWISS
• Egyptair

Flights from Zurich to Cairo usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $404 round-trip via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW), compared to $534 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $52–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 15% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Zurich to Cairo route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $493 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $616, a difference of $123. 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 Zurich to Cairo route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:57 am
• Latest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 6:52 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $530. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Cairo takes 3h 57m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $360 to $2,504. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zurich to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $436, which is 47% above the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 01m, compared with 6h 47m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 7h 22m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (Eastern European Time vs Central European 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 Zurich to Cairo range from $439 to $685, with an average of $530 over the past 12 months. Anything below $439 counts as a good deal.