Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairo from £141

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CAI
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairo are usually found in March or November, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£319

One-way from

£141

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£520
12/10-19/10
  • 12/10-19/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Cairo
3/10
  • 3/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£29 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Cairo

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Thu 4/907:20EDI - CAI
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/900:10CAI - EDI
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£318
Sun 12/1023:50EDI - CAI
3 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1004:00CAI - EDI
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£319
Sat 11/1020:00EDI - CAI
3 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1000:10CAI - EDI
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£320
Thu 9/1006:20EDI - CAI
2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1003:35CAI - EDI
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£321
Sun 31/815:15EDI - CAI
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/900:10CAI - EDI
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£323
Mon 1/906:15EDI - CAI
2 stops14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/900:10CAI - EDI
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£323
Tue 2/915:15EDI - CAI
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/911:50CAI - EDI
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£324
Sun 28/909:50EDI - CAI
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1014:15CAI - EDI
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8£326

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh 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 29 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Cairo that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghCairo

EDI - CAI

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 12/10

23:50-02:50

3 stops25h 00m

Cairo

Sun 19/10

04:00-09:50

3 stops31h 50m

£319

EdinburghCairo

EDI - CAI

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/10

20:00-02:50

3 stops28h 50m

Cairo

Fri 17/10

00:10-16:45

2 stops18h 35m

£320

EdinburghCairo

EDI - CAI

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/10

06:20-22:45

2 stops14h 25m

Cairo

Tue 14/10

03:35-14:10

1 stop12h 35m

£321

EdinburghCairo

EDI - CAI

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 29/9

10:45-23:10

1 stop10h 25m

Cairo

Tue 30/9

03:35-14:10

1 stop12h 35m

£324

EdinburghCairo

EDI - CAI

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 9/11

06:05-21:00

1 stop12h 55m

Cairo

Sun 23/11

01:55-16:55

1 stop17h 00m

£325

EdinburghCairo

EDI - CAI

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 9/10

17:55-03:10

1 stop7h 15m

Cairo

Tue 14/10

03:45-16:30

1 stop14h 45m

£326

EdinburghCairo

EDI - CAI

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 28/9

09:50-23:35

2 stops11h 45m

Cairo

Sun 5/10

14:15-22:25

1 stop10h 10m

£326

EdinburghCairo

EDI - CAI

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/10

06:50-23:10

1 stop14h 20m

£141

EdinburghCairo

EDI - CAI

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/10

17:50-23:10

1 stop27h 20m

£147

EdinburghCairo

EDI - CAI

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/12

07:00-19:55

2 stops34h 55m

£221

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo (average of £435). Flying from Edinburgh 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 EDI to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh 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 29 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Edinburgh 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 at midday.

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 29 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Air France, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to Cairo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Cairo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cairo round-trip from £187. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £272, and Aegean Airlines, from £305. Users have found that SWISS is 56% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Cairo?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo (average of £435). Flying from Edinburgh 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest£187Average£320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£272Average£402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Aegean AirlinesCheapest£305Average£405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£347Average£440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£356Average£384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£383Average£466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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