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Among airlines operating Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• ITA Airways
• Egyptair

Flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo usually depart from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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
• ITA Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Cairo: 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 406 round-trip via Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH), compared to C$ 579 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 57–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 7% of one-stop connections

Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 542 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 607, a difference of C$ 65. 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, Gezira Island, and Tahrir Square. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 3:56 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 1:46 am.

The flight takes about 3h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the route average of C$ 566. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo takes 3h 16m, covering 3,458 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 285, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Evening 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 Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 44m, compared with 9h 12m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 9h 26m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Rome Fiumicino Airport (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 C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Cairo range from C$ 482 to C$ 691, with an average of C$ 566 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 482 counts as a good deal.