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Quick Flight Summary from Edinburgh to Cairo

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
844 AED
Direct flight duration 9 hour 30 min
Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
Best days to book Saturday, Thursday
Average over the last 30 days
1,223 AED

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cairo

Best Price

Pegasus

17 Sep, Thu

Edinburgh – Cairo

10h 10m

1 stop

EDI–SPX

844 AED

Lufthansa

7 Oct, Wed

Edinburgh – Cairo

18h 55m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

1,102 AED

Lufthansa

8 Oct, Thu

Edinburgh – Cairo

18h 55m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

1,124 AED

Lufthansa

2 Oct, Fri

Edinburgh – Cairo

13h 45m

2 stop

EDI–CAI

1,145 AED

Shortest Flight

Turkish Airlines

26 Sep, Sat

Edinburgh – Cairo

8h 35m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

1,174 AED

Qatar Airways

30 Sep, Wed

Edinburgh – Cairo

17h 50m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

1,346 AED

Lufthansa

9 Oct, Fri

Edinburgh – Cairo

18h 55m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

1,425 AED

Qatar Airways

1 Oct, Thu

Edinburgh – Cairo

12h 40m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

1,628 AED

Last update: 09 September 2026 04:28

Estimated Prices for Edinburgh to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day3 October Saturday

Best Price

795 AED

Average Price

1,044 AED

1,586 AED

795 AED

986 AED

09Wed

Sep

981 AED

10Thu

800 AED

11Fri

12Sat

800 AED

13Sun

974 AED

14Mon

1,338 AED

15Tue

976 AED

16Wed

798 AED

17Thu

1,586 AED

18Fri

19Sat

20Sun

21Mon

1,532 AED

22Tue

23Wed

24Thu

25Fri

26Sat

27Sun

28Mon

29Tue

1,534 AED

30Wed

974 AED

01Thu

Oct

797 AED

02Fri

795 AED

03Sat

797 AED

04Sun

05Mon

06Tue

07Wed

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 Edinburgh City Center

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is located about 12 km from the city center and it is one of the busiest airports in Scotland. The airport is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives, including taxi, tram, Airlink buses, and rental car.

Airlink Buses

Airlink buses are among the most preferred transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center. You can get on the Airlink bus from Waverley Station in the city center and enjoy a convenient ride directly to the airport.

Tram

Another highly preferred method of transportation is the tram. Trams provide convenient and direct access to the airport. You can get on the tram from the York Place or St. Andrew Square stations in the city center and enjoy a 35-minute ride to the airport. Trams run every 8-12 minutes.

Car

Located about 12 km from the city center, Edinburgh Airport is easily accessible by road. The airport is situated on the A8 Glasgow-Edinburgh road and is also accessible by the M8 and M9 motorways from Glasgow and Stirling. The airport’s parking lot features short-term and long-term options; the long-term parking lot is located a short bus ride from the terminal.

Airport Information

Edinburgh Airport features duty free shops where passengers can buy a range of products from perfume to alcohol and chocolate; the options are endless. There are many stores like Kurt Geiger, Jo Malone, and Hugo Boss, where you can buy gifts for your loved ones and enjoy some last minute shopping at affordable prices.

Venues where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Caffe Nero, Costa, and The Turnhouse.

Transportation to Cairo City Center from Airport

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 the city center from Cairo International Airport. 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 from 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 within the airport. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to Cairo from the airport. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Cairo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today

Wednesday

9 Sep

Clear

36°24°

Thursday

10 Sep

Clear

34°22°

Friday

11 Sep

Clear

34°21°

Saturday

12 Sep

Clear

34°22°

Sunday

13 Sep

Clear

35°23°

Alternative Flights Edinburgh Cairo

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Edinburgh - Abu Dhabi

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More Information About Cairo

Cairo City Guide

Cairo Intl. Airport

Capital Intl. Airport

Sphinx Intl. Airport

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Edinburgh-Cairo flights?

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

Which airports can I use for Edinburgh-Cairo flights?

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

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

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

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

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

Edinburgh-Cairo: 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 795 AED.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Pegasus	795 AED	1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Qatar Airways	1,532 AED	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Lufthansa	1,541 AED	1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments