Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Cairo?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Riyadh to Cairo flights typically cost between £105 and £166 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £113 on flyadeal (8 Nov–15 Nov).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Jeddah (JED) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

Question 2

How often are flights from Riyadh to Cairo delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 19% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Cairo flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Riyadh to Cairo flights typically cost between £105 and £166 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £113 on flyadeal (8 Nov–15 Nov).

Question 6

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Cairo flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, flynas have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Kuwait City (KWI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Cairo on Cheapflights.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Jeddah (JED) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £202.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Jeddah (JED) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 30m.

Question 10

How popular is this Riyadh to Cairo flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo was viewed by 63 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Air Cairo and flyadeal can get you from Riyadh to Cairo in just under 2h 55m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Riyadh and Cairo is about 1000 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Riyadh to Cairo is Air Cairo. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £60 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are flyadeal and Nesma Airlines, starting at £84 and £97 round-trip. Air Cairo is 69% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £37 on Air Arabia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Nile Air from £51 and Nesma Airlines from £56 one-way.

Question 14

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

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The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Cairo is 59 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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Cairo (average of £134). Flying from Riyadh to Cairo in May is currently the most expensive (average of £295). 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.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Cairo

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The most flights from RUH to CAI are scheduled on a Saturday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Question 17

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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.

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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).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £60. While the most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Cairo) can be booked for £100 on average, our data indicates £80 when flying from Riyadh to Cairo.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Riyadh to Cairo are KLM (92%), SAUDIA (91%) and flynas (90%).

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Riyadh to Cairo check out the most popular airlines for this route: flynas, Nile Air or SAUDIA.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

If you wish to fly to Cairo from Riyadh, then you need to book flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo. There are 20 flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Cairo (CAI) per day to choose from. Flights to Cairo from King Khaled Intl are available from 7 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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Riyadh to Cairo?

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When you search for this flight from Riyadh to Cairo, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Riyadh to Cairo?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Riyadh to Cairo for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Riyadh to Cairo with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Cairo from Riyadh? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Riyadh to Cairo become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£113
One-way from	£59
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£134
Good one-way deal	£69 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Cairo	Cheapest£60	Average£116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Cairo flights
flyadeal	Cheapest£84	Average£217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flyadeal flights
Nesma Airlines	Cheapest£97	Average£279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Nesma Airlines flights
flynas	Cheapest£115	Average£196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flynas flights
Egyptair	Cheapest£117	Average£293	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
SAUDIA	Cheapest£138	Average£297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
Nile Air	Cheapest£165	Average£422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Nile Air flights

Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cairo from £59

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Cairo is 59 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?

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

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 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Cairo flights typically cost between £105 and £166 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £113 on flyadeal (8 Nov–15 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Cairo

The most flights from RUH to CAI are scheduled on a Saturday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

How often are flights from Riyadh to Cairo delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 118 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Cairo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Cairo flights?

Over the past year, flynas have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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

Kuwait City (KWI) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Cairo on Cheapflights.

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

Jeddah (JED) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £202.

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

Flights via Jeddah (JED) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 30m.

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

Flights via Jeddah (JED) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 38m.

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Riyadh to Cairo flights typically cost between £105 and £166 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £113 on flyadeal (8 Nov–15 Nov).