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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairo from £129

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CAI
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 August 2026.

Mon 12/1009:55 -
3 stops31h 10m
Fri 23/1004:00 -
3 stops21h 05m
Deal found 8/8£337
Thu 17/910:30 -
2 stops13h 45m
Thu 24/918:15 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 9/8£339
Mon 7/919:40 -
3 stops25h 50m
Sun 13/902:55 -
3 stops22h 25m
Deal found 10/8£341
Tue 11/807:00 -
1 stop11h 45m
Thu 8/1019:40 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 7/8£342
Mon 5/1007:50 -
1 stop16h 55m
Mon 12/1018:10 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 8/8£344
Mon 5/1007:50 -
1 stop16h 55m
Wed 14/1008:30 -
1 stop9h 35m
Deal found 8/8£344
Wed 12/813:55 -
2 stops31h 35m
Tue 15/902:55 -
3 stops15h 45m
Deal found 7/8£345
Mon 5/1006:10 -
2 stops14h 35m
Sun 11/1008:30 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 8/8£346
Thu 8/1015:20 -
2 stops29h 25m
Sun 11/1013:55 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 8/8£347
Sun 6/907:25 -
2 stops17h 25m
Sun 13/913:55 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 7/8£347
Thu 1/1007:25 -
2 stops14h 05m
Mon 12/1018:10 -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 8/8£350
Thu 8/1017:10 -
1 stop7h 35m
Thu 15/1018:15 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 8/8£351

Find 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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£337

One-way from

£129

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£492
12/10-23/10
  • 12/10-23/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Cairo
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30/9
  • 30/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£44 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 11 August 2026.
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EdinburghCairo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/11

13:10-08:50

1 stop17h 40m

Cairo

Tue 24/11

18:25-08:05

1 stop15h 40m

£358

EdinburghCairo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

11:55-02:55

1 stop13h 00m

Cairo

Mon 14/12

04:40-11:05

1 stop8h 25m

£422
Fastest return journey

EdinburghCairo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/2

13:10-23:10

1 stop8h 00m

Cairo

Sun 7/2

07:15-17:40

1 stop12h 25m

£441

EdinburghCairo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/11

10:55-04:30

1 stop15h 35m

Cairo

Mon 16/11

07:15-17:00

1 stop11h 45m

£481

EdinburghCairo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/12

10:00-04:30

1 stop16h 30m

Cairo

Thu 24/12

05:30-15:10

1 stop11h 40m

£482

EdinburghCairo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/12

14:05-04:30

1 stop12h 25m

Cairo

Fri 25/12

05:35-16:30

1 stop12h 55m

£482

EdinburghCairo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/12

17:55-04:30

1 stop8h 35m

Cairo

Sun 27/12

05:25-20:40

1 stop17h 15m

£490

EdinburghCairo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

07:55-22:35

1 stop12h 40m

Cairo

Wed 9/9

12:50-06:25

1 stop19h 35m

£523

EdinburghCairo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/9

07:55-22:35

1 stop12h 40m

Cairo

Mon 7/9

00:40-13:40

1 stop15h 00m

£560

EdinburghCairo

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

EDICAI

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/12

18:30-04:30

1 stop8h 00m

Cairo

Fri 25/12

05:35-16:30

1 stop12h 55m

£571

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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?

Booking 54 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo (average of £397). Flying from Edinburgh to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £644). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Cairo flights typically cost between £441 and £570 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £337 on Multiple Airlines (12 Oct–23 Oct).

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 11 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Aegean Airlines,Austrian Airlines, 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.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
901 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
901 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
901 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
947 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
901 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,480 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
901 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,177 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
901 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,156 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
901 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?

    For as low as £441, Aegean Airlines can have you in Cairo from Edinburgh in 8h. Edinburgh and Cairo are separated by a distance of 2455 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cairo round-trip from £193. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aegean Airlines, from £230, and SWISS, from £273. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £180. Aegean Airlines flights start at £185 while deals on Lufthansa start at £267 one-way.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo (average of £397). Flying from Edinburgh to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £644). 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 9 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Cairo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£193Average£245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Aegean AirlinesCheapest£230Average£357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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SWISSCheapest£273Average£438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest£316Average£467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£376Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest£381Average£485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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British AirwaysCheapest£427Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapest£491Average£491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£570Average£769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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