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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Cairo from £159

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CAI
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Cairo are usually found in November or January, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Cairo (CAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£349

One-way from

£159

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£495
16/7-22/7
  • 16/7-22/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Birmingham to Cairo
19/8
  • 19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 20m total
  • Birmingham to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Wed 16/713:40BHX - CAI
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/703:45CAI - BHX
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£349
Sat 13/909:30BHX - CAI
1 stop15h 40mLufthansa
Sat 20/903:45CAI - BHX
1 stop8h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 2/7£358
Fri 29/811:55BHX - CAI
1 stop9h 15mVueling
Mon 15/900:10CAI - BHX
1 stop13h 05mVueling
Deal found 3/7£381
Wed 30/718:50BHX - CAI
1 stop20h 20mSWISS
Thu 7/818:00CAI - BHX
1 stop15h 35mSWISS
Deal found 2/7£430

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Cairo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Cairo that are best for you.

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BirminghamCairo

BHX - CAI

BHXCAI

Birmingham

Wed 16/7

13:40-14:30

2 stops22h 50m

Cairo

Tue 22/7

03:45-00:05

2 stops22h 20m

£349

BirminghamCairo

BHX - CAI

BHXCAI

Birmingham

Sat 13/9

09:30-03:10

1 stop15h 40m

Cairo

Sat 20/9

03:45-10:10

1 stop8h 25m

£358

BirminghamCairo

BHX - CAI

BHXCAI

Birmingham

Fri 29/8

11:55-23:10

1 stop9h 15m

Cairo

Mon 15/9

00:10-11:15

1 stop13h 05m

£381

BirminghamCairo

BHX - CAI

BHXCAI

Birmingham

Wed 30/7

18:50-17:10

1 stop20h 20m

Cairo

Thu 7/8

18:00-07:35

1 stop15h 35m

£430

BirminghamCairo

BHX - CAI

BHXCAI

Birmingham

Tue 19/8

11:30-02:50

2 stops13h 20m

£159

BirminghamCairo

BHX - CAI

BHXCAI

Birmingham

Mon 18/8

12:00-23:10

1 stop9h 10m

£178

BirminghamCairo

BHX - CAI

BHXCAI

Birmingham

Wed 20/8

16:55-14:30

1 stop19h 35m

£185

BirminghamCairo

BHX - CAI

BHXCAI

Birmingham

Tue 12/8

19:55-17:55

1 stop20h 00m

£232

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Deals found on 2/7

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Cairo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Cairo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Birmingham to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Birmingham to Cairo is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Cairo?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cairo (average of £435). Flying from Birmingham to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Birmingham to Cairo in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairo. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, Vueling, andLufthansa from Birmingham to Cairo have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Cairo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Birmingham to Cairo flights?

    Flying to Cairo from Birmingham invariably means flying between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Egypt’s Cairo International Airport (CAI). The former is about 15 miles from the city centre, reachable by getting on to the M6 motorway. This will take about 20min by car. You can also catch a train from Birmingham New Street station directly to Birmingham International rail station. This will only take 10-15min, perhaps making it the better option of the two. From Cairo International Airport, it’s just under a 20min drive to the city centre, and all you have to do is turn from Airport Road onto El-Orouba to get there. You can also take a No. 356 bus if you’re not hiring a car.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Birmingham to Cairo?

    Regrettably, there aren’t any direct flights from Birmingham to Cairo, but you’ll be able to find the quickest and shortest routes and the airlines operating them on Cheapflights. Keep an eye out for the Lufthansa flights. These depart from Birmingham International and fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) for a single stopover, after which you’ll fly overnight to Cairo International. A variation on this route, taking the same amount of time, is to fly out of Birmingham with Lufthansa, bound for a stopover at Frankfurt am Main. Here you’ll change airlines to Egypt Air for the last leg to Cairo. KLM operates a route that only takes a few hours longer. You’ll fly from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), then to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) before finishing your trip at Cairo International Airport.

  • What are the stopover options between Birmingham to Cairo?

    A popular stopover route departs from Birmingham Airport on Air France, bound for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for one stopover before the flight to Cairo. Combined airline routes are also plentiful, starting with one serviced by KLM. It leaves Birmingham Airport and makes a stopover at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where you’ll change to Egypt Air for the last stretch to Cairo International. You can also book a Wizz Air flight, leaving Birmingham Airport for a flight to Bucharest Otopeni International Airport (OTP), where you’ll stop over and change to Aegean Airlines for a flight to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH). After this stopover, you’ll fly on to Cairo International. Ryanair also offers a route out of Birmingham Airport. The first stopover is at Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) in Slovakia. Then you’ll fly to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP) where you’ll stop over once more. You change planes to Ukraine International Airlines for the flight to Cairo International.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Birmingham to Cairo?

    As a UK citizen, you will need a visa to fly to Cairo. You can get one online or at an Egyptian consulate in the UK, and it is valid for up stays of up to 3 months. Alternatively, you can simply buy a visa on arrival. It will cost you just under £20, but will only be valid for 30 days.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Cairo round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Cairo, with prices starting at £358. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Vueling and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at £381 and £430, respectively. Lufthansa is currently priced 9% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to Cairo one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Vueling. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £178. Users have also found prices from £185 and £232 on SunExpress and Eurowings, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Birmingham to Cairo?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Frankfurt am Main?

    English Theatre, Opernturm, and Hauptwache are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. English Theatre, Opernturm, and Hauptwache can be visited by traveling about 7.0 mi, 7.3 mi, and 7.4 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those on a stopover in Frankfurt am Main in need of a car hire can book one at Frankfurt am Main for about £34.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Istanbul?

    Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi, respectively from Istanbul if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Istanbul can hire one for about £36 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Birmingham to Cairo flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Cairo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Cairo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Cairo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Cairo?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Cairo (average of £435). Flying from Birmingham to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£155Average£347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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SAUDIACheapest£270Average£378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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LufthansaCheapest£275Average£427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£285Average£342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£324Average£396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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