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Quick Flight Summary from Cairo to Edinburgh

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
1,067 AED
Direct flight duration 8 hour 45 min
Arrival airports EDI / ZXE
Best days to book Tuesday, Friday
Average over the last 30 days
1,181 AED

Cheapest flights from Cairo to Edinburgh

Best Price

Lufthansa

15 Sep, Tue

Cairo – Edinburgh

8h 45m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

1,060 AED

Lufthansa

1 Oct, Thu

Cairo – Edinburgh

8h 15m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

1,063 AED

Aegean Airlines

25 Sep, Fri

Cairo – Edinburgh

1d 45m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

1,067 AED

Lufthansa

15 Oct, Thu

Cairo – Edinburgh

8h 15m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

1,100 AED

Lufthansa

23 Sep, Wed

Cairo – Edinburgh

8h 25m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

1,119 AED

Lufthansa

16 Oct, Fri

Cairo – Edinburgh

14h 30m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

1,124 AED

Shortest Flight

Lufthansa

24 Sep, Thu

Cairo – Edinburgh

7h 50m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

1,157 AED

Turkish Airlines

26 Sep, Sat

Cairo – Edinburgh

20h 15m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

1,177 AED

Lufthansa

12 Sep, Sat

Cairo – Edinburgh

8h 45m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

1,201 AED

Last update: 09 September 2026 04:28

Estimated Prices for Cairo to Edinburgh Flights

Cheapest Day17 September Thursday

Best Price

500 AED

Average Price

958 AED

2,224 AED

500 AED

1,224 AED

09Wed

Sep

2,224 AED

10Thu

11Fri

1,359 AED

12Sat

1,133 AED

13Sun

1,226 AED

14Mon

1,048 AED

15Tue

713 AED

16Wed

500 AED

17Thu

1,104 AED

18Fri

936 AED

19Sat

20Sun

21Mon

713 AED

22Tue

716 AED

23Wed

500 AED

24Thu

500 AED

25Fri

779 AED

26Sat

27Sun

28Mon

29Tue

1,115 AED

30Wed

01Thu

Oct

02Fri

952 AED

03Sat

04Sun

968 AED

05Mon

713 AED

06Tue

07Wed

740 AED

08Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
Generous Baggage
Award-Winning Service

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Budget Abu Dhabi Flights
Modern A320 Fleet
Digital-First Experience

oneworld Member
Jordan Flag Carrier
Full Service

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Cairo City Center

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to Cairo International Airport from the city center. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation to the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available across the city center. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to the airport from Cairo. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Airport Information

Cairo International Airport, located in Heliopolis nearby Cairo, is one of the busiest airports in Africa. Services provided by Cairo International Airport include duty-free shops, local and international fast-food chains and other restaurants, cafes, health services, ATMs, currency exchange offices, and car rental agencies.

Transportation to Edinburgh City Center from Airport

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is an international airport serving the city, located 12 km away. You can get to the city center from the airport by taxi, tram, or Airlink. You can also rent a car from the airport to get to the city center.

Airlink Buses

The best way to get to the city center from the airport is by taking an Airlink bus. Airlink buses run very frequently and provide easy and affordable transportation to the city. The total trip takes about 30 minutes and the fare is very reasonable.

Tram

The tram is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. The tram stop is located at the airport and provides transportation York Place Station, located in the city center. The total trip to the city from the airport by tram takes about 35 minutes.

Taxi

A taxi to the city center from the airport takes about 25 minutes. Taxis are available at the ground level across from the main terminal building. However, taking a taxi can be quite expensive so it isn’t a highly preferred method of transportation.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to the city center. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Europcar, National, and Avis. Edinburgh is a city that is notorious for its natural beauty and history. Renting a car and driving to the city is easy and picturesque.

Edinburgh Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today

Wednesday

9 Sep

Cloudy

17°12°

Thursday

10 Sep

Clear

17°12°

Friday

11 Sep

Clear

16°12°

Saturday

12 Sep

Clear

19°12°

Sunday

13 Sep

Clear

16°13°

Alternative Flights Cairo Edinburgh

More Information About Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Cairo-Edinburgh flights?

When you search for Cairo-Edinburgh flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Cairo-Edinburgh flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Cairo-Edinburgh flights?

For Cairo-Edinburgh flights, you can use Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Cairo-Edinburgh and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Cairo-Edinburgh is 3941 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 50 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Cairo-Edinburgh flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cairo-Edinburgh flights is Wednesday.

Cairo-Edinburgh: which airline is better value on this route?

On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately 497 AED.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Pegasus	497 AED	1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Vueling Airlines	2,224 AED	1 piece handbag / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund
Lufthansa	1,104 AED	1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines	1,115 AED	1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 46 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
British Airways	948 AED	1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Aegean Airlines	757 AED	1 piece cabin baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments