What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 51m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cairo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Istanbul (SAW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £309.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 01m.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?

For as low as £437, British Airways can have you in Cairo from Edinburgh in 12h 15m. Edinburgh and Cairo are separated by a distance of 2455 mi.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cairo round-trip from £191. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aegean Airlines, from £228, and SWISS, from £270. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 61% 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 Aegean Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £183. Lufthansa flights start at £264 while deals on British Airways start at £290 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Cairo?

The most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairo are Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and British Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to Cairo as you normally would.

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.

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

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Round-trip from	£322
One-way from	£100
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Average price	£491

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Wed 4/11

14:15-04:30

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Sat 21/11

05:20-13:10

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

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Cairo

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAI Cairo

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Prices

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo (average of £407). Flying from Edinburgh to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £637). 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 £404 and £533 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £322 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–18 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

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.

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

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10.0

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Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

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

Austrian Airlines

7.6

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8.1

Very Good

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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

4,481 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very Good

903 reviews

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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

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Aegean Airlines

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Very Good

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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

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Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?
For as low as £437, British Airways can have you in Cairo from Edinburgh in 12h 15m. Edinburgh and Cairo are separated by a distance of 2455 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairo round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Edinburgh to Cairo round-trip from £191. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aegean Airlines, from £228, and SWISS, from £270. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 61% 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 Aegean Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £183. Lufthansa flights start at £264 while deals on British Airways start at £290 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo (average of £407). Flying from Edinburgh to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £637). 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 Airlines	Cheapest£191	Average£242	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Aegean Airlines	Cheapest£228	Average£435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%	Search Aegean Airlines flights
SWISS	Cheapest£270	Average£510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£317	Average£464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£372	Average£633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest£377	Average£480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£422	Average£573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air France	Cheapest£486	Average£486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£490	Average£573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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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?

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 £404 and £533 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £322 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–18 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cairo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Istanbul (SAW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £309.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 51m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 01m.

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Edinburgh to Cairo flights typically cost between £404 and £533 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £322 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–18 Oct).