Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cairo from £51

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CAI
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo are usually found in October or December, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 December 2025.

Wed 31/1205:40RUH - CAI
Nonstop3h 10mAir Arabia
Mon 5/101:15CAI - RUH
Nonstop2h 35mAir Arabia
Deal found 30/12£185
Tue 30/1221:55RUH - CAI
Nonstop3h 00mAir Cairo
Wed 31/1209:55CAI - RUH
Nonstop2h 45mAir Cairo
Deal found 30/12£186
Tue 30/1205:40RUH - CAI
Nonstop3h 10mAir Arabia
Sun 4/109:00CAI - RUH
Nonstop2h 35mAir Arabia
Deal found 29/12£188
Wed 31/1222:10RUH - CAI
Nonstop3h 00mAir Cairo
Tue 6/117:10CAI - RUH
Nonstop2h 45mAir Cairo
Deal found 31/12£201
Wed 31/1211:35RUH - CAI
Nonstop3h 10mSAUDIA
Tue 6/119:55CAI - RUH
1 stop5h 45mSAUDIA
Deal found 30/12£207
Tue 30/1204:30RUH - CAI
1 stop9h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 12/107:25CAI - RUH
1 stop6h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12£218
Tue 30/1204:55RUH - CAI
1 stop6h 30mSAUDIA
Fri 9/123:35CAI - RUH
Nonstop2h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 29/12£220
Tue 30/1204:30RUH - CAI
1 stop9h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/107:25CAI - RUH
1 stop6h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/12£241
Wed 31/1207:00RUH - CAI
1 stop8h 50mGulf Air
Wed 7/104:15CAI - RUH
1 stop21h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 29/12£244
Tue 30/1220:05RUH - CAI
Nonstop3h 10mSAUDIA
Fri 2/101:00CAI - RUH
1 stop5h 55mSAUDIA
Deal found 30/12£254
Tue 30/1223:00RUH - CAI
1 stop6h 45mSAUDIA
Thu 1/106:05CAI - RUH
1 stop5h 35mSAUDIA
Deal found 30/12£257

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) 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 31 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£137

One-way from

£51

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£142

Good round-trip deal

£163 or less

Good one-way deal

£67 or less
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 30/1-3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Riyadh to Cairo
flyadeal
  • flyadeal
  • 5/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Riyadh to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo.

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Riyadh

Fly to

Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhCairo

RUH - CAI

RUHCAI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 30/1

08:55-11:05

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairo

Tue 3/2

01:15-04:50

Nonstop2h 35m

£137

RiyadhCairo

RUH - CAI

RUHCAI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 13/1

05:40-07:50

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairo

Sat 31/1

10:30-14:05

Nonstop2h 35m

£152

RiyadhCairo

RUH - CAI

RUHCAI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 28/1

22:10-00:10

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairo

Sat 7/2

22:30-13:40

1 stop14h 10m

£170

RiyadhCairo

RUH - CAI

RUHCAI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 17/1

06:40-08:50

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairo

Mon 26/1

02:10-05:40

Nonstop2h 30m

£172

RiyadhCairo

RUH - CAI

RUHCAI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 29/1

14:40-16:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairo

Sat 31/1

22:30-13:40

1 stop14h 10m

£175

RiyadhCairo

RUH - CAI

RUHCAI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 22/1

14:40-16:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairo

Sat 7/2

22:30-13:40

1 stop14h 10m

£176

RiyadhCairo

RUH - CAI

RUHCAI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 28/2

14:40-16:40

Nonstop3h 00m

Cairo

Wed 4/3

09:55-13:40

Nonstop2h 45m

£180

RiyadhCairo

RUH - CAI

RUHCAI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 20/1

06:40-08:50

Nonstop3h 10m

Cairo

Thu 22/1

02:10-05:40

Nonstop2h 30m

£184

RiyadhCairo

RUH - CAI

RUHCAI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 1/3

12:20-18:40

1 stop7h 20m

Cairo

Fri 6/3

02:40-11:05

1 stop7h 25m

£190

RiyadhCairo

RUH - CAI

RUHCAI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 18/2

17:00-01:10

1 stop9h 10m

Cairo

Sun 22/2

10:45-17:15

1 stop5h 30m

£191

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Cairo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riyadh to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Cairo is 84 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 Riyadh to Cairo?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cairo (average of £67). Flying from Riyadh to Cairo in February is currently the most expensive (average of £97). 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 RUH to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh 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 31 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Riyadh to Cairo at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riyadh to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Riyadh to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Riyadh to Cairo flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 31 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with SAUDIA, flynas, andEgyptair from Riyadh to Cairo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Riyadh to Cairo?

    If you wish to fly to Cairo from Riyadh, then you need to book flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo. There are 23 flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Cairo (CAI) per day to choose from. Flights to Cairo from King Khaled Intl are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 40m is how long a nonstop flight from Riyadh to Cairo typically takes.

  • How popular is this Riyadh to Cairo flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Cairo?

    Air Arabia, Air Cairo, and Nesma Airlines can get you from Riyadh to Cairo in just under 3h. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Riyadh and Cairo is about 1000 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Riyadh to Cairo is Nile Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £66 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are flyadeal and SAUDIA, starting at £77 and £81 round-trip. Nile Air is 64% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £30 on Air Arabia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Nile Air from £49 and flyadeal from £50 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Cairo?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Riyadh to Cairo are KLM (97%), flynas (96%) and flyadeal (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cairo?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £59. While the most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Cairo) can be booked for £98 on average, our data indicates £156 when flying from Riyadh to Cairo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cairo (average of £67). Flying from Riyadh to Cairo in February is currently the most expensive (average of £97). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Nile AirCheapest£66Average£219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flyadealCheapest£77Average£169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£81Average£224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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EgyptairCheapest£126Average£282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flynasCheapest£136Average£207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Nesma AirlinesCheapest£181Average£330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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