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

• SWISS
• Egyptair

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

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

• SWISS: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Egyptair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 480 round-trip via Hurghada (HRG), compared to C$ 592 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 93–C$ 139 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 Cairo to Zurich most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 9% 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 32% on the Cairo to Zurich route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 520 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 764, a difference of C$ 243. 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 Cairo to Zurich route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Zurich are Halle 622 and MCH Messe Zürich. These are among the most viewed places in Zurich on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:35 am and lands at 1:53 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 11:23 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 19% above the route average of C$ 582. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cairo to Zurich takes 4h 18m, covering 4,414 km.

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 Cairo to Zurich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 325, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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 Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 05m, compared with 6h 09m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 6h 14m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

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

Zurich Airport (ZRH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION

Round-trip flights from Cairo to Zurich range from C$ 486 to C$ 722, with an average of C$ 582 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 486 counts as a good deal.