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Edinburgh to Cairo Flight Overview

The distance between Edinburgh and Cairo is approximately 3,950.77km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£119
Ryanair Ryanair EDI-CAI 15h 25m · 1 stop Fri, Sep 11
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Cheapest return
£289
easyJet easyJet EDI-CAI 14h 35m · 2 stops Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7
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Ryanair Ryanair Cheapest · From £119 Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines Most booked
Best time to book
August
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
3,950.77km
Flight distance

Find the cheapest flight options from Edinburgh to Cairo over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £119 and round-trip tickets from £289.

      • EDI 10:10
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 02:45
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Fri, Oct 2 | easyJet
        CAI 18:05
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        EDI 07:45
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Wed, Oct 7 | Nesma Airlines
        £289 £393
        26% off
        26% off
        £393 £289
      • EDI 10:10
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 02:45
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Fri, Oct 9 | easyJet
        CAI 13:50
        27h 45m
        1 stop
        EDI 15:35
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Sun, Oct 11 | EgyptAir
        £326 £393
        17% off
        17% off
        £393 £326
      • EDI 10:15
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        CAI 02:45
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Fri, Sep 25 | easyJet
        CAI 20:00
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        EDI 08:35
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Sun, Sep 27 | AEGEAN
        £329 £393
        16% off
        16% off
        £393 £329
      • EDI 08:25
        17h
        1 stop
        CAI 03:25
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Thu, Sep 24 | easyJet
        CAI 18:45
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        EDI 09:35
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Thu, Oct 1 | EgyptAir
        £342
        13% off
        £393 £342
      • EDI 07:00
        12h 30m
        1 stop
        CAI 21:30
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Tue, Aug 25 | easyJet
        CAI 19:55
        8h
        1 stop
        EDI 01:55
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Thu, Aug 27 | EgyptAir
        £353
        10% off
        £393 £353
      • EDI 13:35
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        CAI 15:25
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Fri, Sep 11 | Pegasus Airlines
        CAI 02:55
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        EDI 12:25
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Wed, Sep 16 | AJet
        £356
        9% off
        £393 £356
      • EDI 10:10
        10h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 22:45
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Fri, Sep 18 | easyJet
        CAI 20:00
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        EDI 08:35
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Sun, Sep 20 | AEGEAN
        £367
        7% off
        £393 £367
      • EDI 13:35
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        CAI 15:25
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Fri, Sep 4 | Pegasus Airlines
        CAI 02:55
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        EDI 12:25
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Fri, Sep 11 | AJet
        £368
        6% off
        £393 £368
      • EDI 05:45
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 23:10
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Wed, Aug 19 | Ryanair
        CAI 20:00
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        EDI 08:35
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Sun, Aug 23 | AEGEAN
        £369
        6% off
        £393 £369
      • EDI 10:15
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        CAI 02:45
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Fri, Sep 11 | easyJet
        CAI 20:00
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        EDI 08:35
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Sun, Sep 13 | AEGEAN
        £369
        6% off
        £393 £369
      • EDI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 14:00
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Thu, Aug 13 | Normal Airline
        CAI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        EDI 16:00
        Cairo - Edinburgh | Sat, Aug 15 | Normal Airline
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      • EDI 05:45
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 23:10
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Fri, Sep 11 | Ryanair
        £119 £153
        22% off
        22% off
        £153 £119
      • EDI 09:20
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 23:45
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Thu, Sep 24 | Ryanair
        £122 £153
        20% off
        20% off
        £153 £122
      • EDI 10:10
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 02:45
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Sun, Oct 4 | easyJet
        £129 £153
        16% off
        16% off
        £153 £129
      • EDI 05:45
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 23:10
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Fri, Sep 4 | Ryanair
        £129
        16% off
        £153 £129
      • EDI 16:30
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        CAI 17:15
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Fri, Oct 2 | Ryanair
        £134
        12% off
        £153 £134
      • EDI 08:25
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        CAI 22:45
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Sat, Sep 19 | easyJet
        £135
        12% off
        £153 £135
      • EDI 19:25
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        CAI 14:40
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Mon, Sep 21 | Ryanair
        £135
        12% off
        £153 £135
      • EDI 06:40
        30h
        1 stop
        CAI 14:40
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Tue, Sep 22 | Ryanair
        £139
        9% off
        £153 £139
      • EDI 19:50
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        CAI 14:40
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Tue, Sep 22 | Transavia France
        £141
        8% off
        £153 £141
      • EDI 14:10
        28h 35m
        1 stop
        CAI 20:45
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Thu, Oct 1 | easyJet
        £143
        7% off
        £153 £143
      • EDI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI 14:00
        Edinburgh - Cairo | Thu, Aug 13 | Normal Airline
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Airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Cairo

Choose from 10 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairo, including Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and easyJet. Ryanair currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
easyJet logo easyJet
Lufthansa logo Lufthansa
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
AEGEAN logo AEGEAN
Jet2.com logo Jet2.com
Vueling Airlines logo Vueling Airlines
Sunexpress logo Sunexpress
Air Cairo logo Air Cairo
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Edinburgh to Cairo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Edinburgh to Cairo in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo is August, with an average price of £385. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching £528.

£528
£457
£385
£314
  • £385
    Aug
  • £421
    Sep
  • £439
    Oct
  • £421
    Nov
  • £414
    Dec
  • £432
    Jan
  • £506
    Feb
  • £435
    Mar
  • £409
    Apr
  • £528
    May
  • £457
    Jun
  • £505
    Jul

During the Summer bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Edinburgh to Cairo during Summer bank holiday in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Summer bank holiday is scheduled for Aug 31. The lowest flight fares from Edinburgh to Cairo are available on Sep 1, starting from £157.

£336
£247
£157
£68
    Cheapest
  • £336
    27
    Aug
  • £322
    28
  • £224
    29
  • £189
    30
  • £248
    31
  • £157
    1
    Sep
  • £324
    2

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cairo (CAI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ryanair offers one-way fares as low as £119 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. EDI to CAI on Fri, Sep 11), while easyJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £289 departing on Fri, Oct 2 and returning on Wed, Oct 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Edinburgh to Cairo with the following airlines, including: easyJet EgyptAir Jet2.com Vueling Airlines Sunexpress Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Sep 11, with one-way flights priced at just £119.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ryanair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairo travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo on August 26, 2026 with Ryanair, with prices starting at £131.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairo, with Edinburgh Airport to Cairo International Airport (EDI-CAI) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairo International Airport (CAI) Capital International Airport (CCE).
  • The time difference between Cairo and Edinburgh is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Edinburgh to Cairo is £447. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Edinburgh and Cairo, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • easyJet, Air Cairo and Vueling Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairo. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights to Cairo from Edinburgh

Renowned for its culture and history, cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairo have become a go-to for fun-filled city breaks and relaxing getaways alike. With prices starting from just £97, there’s never been a better time to travel from Edinburgh to Cairo. A convenient destination to get to, you can fly from Edinburgh to Cairo in just under 4 hours 45 mins and be experiencing the excitement of the city in no time at all. Ready to start planning the perfect adventure? Find tickets from Edinburgh to Cairo at Trip.com.

How to find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairo

Looking for ways to secure cheap flights from Edinburgh to Cairo? Booking tickets in advance instead of leaving it to the last minute, choosing early morning or late-night flight times, and opting to fly with budget airlines are just some of the ways you can save money.

Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Cairo

There are a range of airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh to Cairo, including British Airways, EgyptAir.

Flight distance & Flight time from Edinburgh to Cairo

The average flight time from Edinburgh to Cairo is 4 hours 45 mins, with a distance of 2449 miles between the two cities.

Departure from Edinburgh Airport to Cairo

Located just 8 miles from the city centre, Edinburgh Airport is easy to get to. Trams from the city centre to the airport take just 30 minutes and depart every 7 to 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7.50 and you can catch the tram from Princes Street. You can also get a 30-minute Airlink 100 bus from St Andrews Square, with prices starting from £5.50 for adults and £2.75 for children. The Airlink 100 Bus departs every 10 minutes, making it a convenient choice, too.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.