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

• Earliest: departs at 4:10 am and lands at 8:21 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 1:06 am.

The flight takes about 4h 11m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dubai to Cairo takes 4h 11m, covering 3,884 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.

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Cairo range from C$ 579 to C$ 843, with an average of C$ 710 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 579 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the C$ 710 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 462 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to C$ 758 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 140–C$ 140 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 Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Cairo flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

One-way fares from Dubai to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 343, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Dubai to Cairo usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Dubai to Cairo route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

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

• Kuwait City (KWI) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Dubai to Cairo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 680 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 739, a difference of C$ 59.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Emirates
• Egyptair

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 40m, compared with 7h 22m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 7h 39m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Cairo is 1 hour behind Dubai (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 and Heliopolis Palace. 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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