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Flight deals from Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $379. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairo.$282 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $282, select.
Cairo.$285 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Cairo.$285 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Cairo.$285 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Cairo.$285 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.
Cairo.$302 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Cairo.$302 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.
Cairo.$303 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.
Cairo.$303 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.
Cairo.$303 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $303, select.
Cairo.$313 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $313, select.
Cairo.$320 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.
Cairo.$321 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.
Cairo.$321 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $321, select.
Cairo.$324 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Cairo.$324 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Athens International on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with Aegean Airlines departs from Cairo on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Athens International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Athens International to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Athens International to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in November.
Mar
from $419
Apr
from $378
May
from $320
Jun
from $324
Jul
from $324
Aug
from $325
Sep
from $302
Oct
from $321
Nov
from $282
Dec
from $285
Jan
from $285
Feb
from $303

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Athens International to Cairo: Alternative routes

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Athens to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$283
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 56 mins
Most popular airlineAegean Airlines
Average flights per week90

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Finding cheap flights from Athens International to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Athens International to Cairo is $282. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 56 minutes is the average flight time from Athens International to Cairo.
Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir and Ethiopian Airlines fly direct from Athens International to Cairo.
As of March 2026, there are 90 flights per week flying from Athens International to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Athens International to Cairo is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport on Monday, 16 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 56 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aegean Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.

  • Athens and Cairo follow the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • You can choose from 228 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:55.

  • To ensure you get on your ATH to CAI flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for ATH to CAI flights is EgyptAir.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ATH and CAI include:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

    • Larnaca International Airport

    • Queen Alia International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • $134 is the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $282. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to CAI.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from ATH to CAI is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport.

Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • Of the departures from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.

  • Taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:

Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and chase adventure across Cairo and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

  • From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ATH to CAI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Egypt

  • You've visited Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its must-visit sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.

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