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

• Earliest: departs at 03:05 and lands at 07:17
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 02:02.

The flight takes about 4h 12m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sharjah to Cairo takes 4h 12m, covering 3,902 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 Sharjah to Cairo range from AED 1,241 to AED 1,843, with an average of AED 1,486 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,241 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the AED 1,486 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,358 return via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared with AED 1,484 for direct.

Air Arabia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air Cairo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Sharjah to Cairo flights are:

• Air Arabia: 81% on time
• Air Cairo: 57% on time
• Nile Air: 35% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 66% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 20–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 Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sharjah to Cairo flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Evening flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Sharjah to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 618, which is 20% 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 Sharjah to Cairo usually depart from Sharjah (SHJ) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Sharjah to Cairo route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 21m.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Sharjah to Cairo. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,428 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at AED 1,546, a difference of AED 118.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Sharjah and Cairo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Arabia
• Egyptair
• Air Cairo
• Nile Air

Flying via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 58m, compared to 9h 50m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 28m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Cairo is 2 hours behind Sharjah (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.

Among airlines operating Sharjah 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:

• Air Arabia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Cairo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Egyptair: 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.