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Flights from Nairobi to Cairo

Airlines operating flights from Nairobi to Cairo

Choose from 6 airlines flying from Nairobi to Cairo, including EgyptAir, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. EgyptAir currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Saudia logo Saudia
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nairobi to Cairo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Nairobi to Cairo over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £263 and round-trip tickets from £345.

Displayed flight fares from Nairobi to Cairo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Nairobi to Cairo

The distance between Nairobi and Cairo is 3,540.58km. It takes around 5 hours on average to fly from Nairobi to Cairo. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£197
Cheapest return ticket price£153
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,540.58km
Average flight time5 hours
Popular airlineEgyptAir
Flight statistics for the Nairobi–Cairo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Nairobi to Cairo

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

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

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Cairo is October, with an average price of £238. The most expensive month is usually August, with average prices reaching £420.

£420
£329
£238
£147
    Cheapest
  • £295
    Apr
  • £301
    May
  • £274
    Jun
  • £339
    Jul
  • £420
    Aug
  • £355
    Sep
  • £238
    Oct
  • £249
    Nov
  • £262
    Dec
  • £280
    Jan
  • £260
    Feb
  • £381
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Nairobi to Cairo?

Average price of return flights from Nairobi to Cairo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, May is often the cheapest month for fly from Nairobi to Cairo, with an average price of £384. August is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £547.

£547
£466
£384
£303
    Cheapest
  • £471
    Apr
  • £384
    May
  • £485
    Jun
  • £513
    Jul
  • £547
    Aug
  • £485
    Sep
  • £391
    Oct
  • £387
    Nov
  • £412
    Dec
  • £422
    Jan
  • £407
    Feb
  • £385
    Mar

During the Early May bank holiday, which day is cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Cairo?

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

Early May bank holiday is scheduled for May 4. The lowest flight fares from Nairobi to Cairo are available on May 6, starting from £210.

£226
£218
£210
£202
    Cheapest
  • £226
    30
    Apr
  • £223
    1
    May
  • £222
    2
  • £226
    3
  • £217
    4
  • £218
    5
  • £210
    6

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo (CAI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Saudia offers one-way fares as low as £197 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to CAI on Fri, May 1), while Saudia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £153 departing on Sun, May 3 and returning on Fri, May 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Cairo with the following airlines, including: EgyptAir Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairo (CAI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nairobi 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Nairobi to Cairo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: EgyptAir: S/-/T/W/T/-/S -- MS850 (06:20) Etihad Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EY4935 (03:18)
  • To find best deals on flights from Nairobi 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, May 1, with one-way flights priced at just £197.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is EgyptAir.
    · 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Cairo is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Cairo on April 28, 2026 with Saudia, with prices starting at £147.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairo, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport (NBO-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 Nairobi is 1h.
  • 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.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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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.