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

• Earliest: departs at 2:50 pm and lands at 7:39 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 9:24 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 49m.

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

A direct flight from Madrid to Cairo takes 4h 49m, covering 5,389 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 Madrid to Cairo range from C$ 516 to C$ 795, with an average of C$ 641 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 516 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the C$ 641 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 372 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to C$ 684 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 27–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

One-way fares from Madrid to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 221, which is 39% 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 Madrid to Cairo usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Madrid to Cairo route, 46% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Madrid to Cairo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 590 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 744, a difference of C$ 154.

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 Madrid and Cairo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Egyptair
• Iberia

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 40m, compared with 8h 43m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 9h 12m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Madrid (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 and Heliopolis Palace. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Iberia Express: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: 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.