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

• Earliest: departs at 04:10 and lands at 08:20
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 01:05.

The flight takes about 4h 10m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dubai to Cairo takes 4h 10m, 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.

Return flights from Dubai to Cairo range from AED 1,567 to AED 2,227, with an average of AED 1,880 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,567 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the AED 1,880 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,230 return via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM), compared with AED 2,003 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 367–AED 367 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,157 to AED 9,796. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dubai to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 692, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 119 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Hertz
• Avis

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) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Dubai to Cairo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,825 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 1,972, a difference of AED 147.

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 of 6h 57m, compared to 7h 14m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 7h 41m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Cairo is 2 hours 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, Manial Palace and Museum, and Cairo International Stadium. 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin 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.

The two Airlines offering First Class flights from Dubai to Cairo are Qatar and Emirates. There is an option of First Flex with Emirates and First Elite with Qatar airlines. Both of the airlines will have unique comforts and services so check with your airline before. Basic benefits of First Class travel are dedicated check-in areas, free lounge access, luxury meals, drinks, entertainment, a lie-flat bed and waited-on service.

If you are travelling on business purposes and need a safe space for work and to have private meetings, in Terminal 1 of the airport there is a fully serviced business centre connected to the transit hall. Here you can access Internet, fax machines, computers and meeting rooms for you and your colleagues.