Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cairo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $236
Nesma Airlines Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Mon, Jun 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently $236
Cheapest one-way flight $104
Air Cairo Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Aug 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently $104
Last-minute weekend getaway $276
Air Cairo Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to Cairo is currently $276
Cheapest business class flights $697
Nile Air Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently $697
Fastest flight 2 hr 30 min The fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to Cairo takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Cairo is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $125–185
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $255–510

Popular airlines from Riyadh to Cairo

  • Saudia
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $230–475
    33 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAI Every day
    198 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - CAI Every day
  • Flynas
    Nonstop
    from $257
    Typical price: $175–380
    35 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAI Every day
    66 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - CAI Every day
  • EgyptAir
    Nonstop
    from $334
    Typical price: $245–580
    25 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAI Every day
    1 weekly connecting flight
    RUH - CAI Every Fri
  • Nile Air
    Nonstop
    from $281
    Typical price: $230–465
    23 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAI Every day
  • flyadeal
    Nonstop
    from $250
    Typical price: $160–430
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAI Every day
    49 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - CAI Every day
  • Nesma Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $279
    Typical price: $305–530
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAI Every day

Popular airports near Riyadh

  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
    Riyadh Saudi Arabia 29 min 17 mi
  • King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
    Dammam Saudi Arabia 4 hr 229 mi
  • Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)
    Al Qassim Province Saudi Arabia 3 hr 42 min 211 mi
  • Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)
    Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 26 min 180 mi

Popular airports near Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport (CAI)
    Cairo Egypt 28 min 11 mi
  • Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)
    Alexandria Egypt 2 hr 33 min 109 mi
  • Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)
    El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 25 min 176 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to Cairo

The cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cairo are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $125 to $185.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with Nesma Airlines from $236. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Cairo from $104.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $257, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $334, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Nile Air flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $281, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $250, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Nesma Airlines flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $279, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo starts at $236 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $104 and departs on Sat, Aug 15.
2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Riyadh to Cairo.
Cairo has a hot desert climate with almost no rain. May–Sep can have scorching days and high humidity, while the rest of the year is cooler. Winter (Dec–Feb) has mild weather. It’s a year-round destination, but peak travel periods happen in the main vacations of Aug and Dec. The Cairo International Film Festival (Nov/Dec) is a major event focusing on Arab productions. Islamic celebrations include Eid al-Fitr (dates vary), with feasting to end Ramadan. Shortly after New Year, Coptic Christmas (Jan) includes church services.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Riyadh to Cairo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Riyadh to Cairo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Riyadh to Cairo.

In terms of nonstop flights, Flynas is the most popular. Flynas offers 35 nonstop flights and 66 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

In terms of flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 33 nonstop flights and 198 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Riyadh to Cairo are:
  • EgyptAir offers 25 nonstop flights and 1 connecting flights per week. EgyptAir flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
  • Nile Air offers 23 nonstop flights per week. Nile Air flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
  • flyadeal offers 20 nonstop flights and 49 connecting flights per week. flyadeal flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
  • Nesma Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Nesma Airlines flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Riyadh and Cairo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with Nesma Airlines from $236. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Cairo from $104.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $257, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $334, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
  • The cheapest Nile Air flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $281, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $250, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.
  • The cheapest Nesma Airlines flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $279, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
Flynas, Saudia, EgyptAir, Nile Air, flyadeal, Nesma Airlines, Air Cairo and Air Arabia Egypt fly direct from Riyadh to Cairo.
  • There are 33 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 35 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 EgyptAir direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 23 Nile Air direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Nesma Airlines direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Cairo at price $276 is offered by Air Cairo from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7.
Flynas, Saudia, EgyptAir, Nile Air, flyadeal, Nesma Airlines, Air Cairo and Air Arabia Egypt fly direct from Riyadh to Cairo.
  • There are 33 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 35 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 25 EgyptAir direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 23 Nile Air direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Nesma Airlines direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Riyadh and Cairo start at $236 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15 with Nesma Airlines.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Riyadh to Cairo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Cairo start at $697 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Nile Air.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Cairo start at $236 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15.
To book business class trips from Riyadh to Cairo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Riyadh and Cairo starts at $276 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Air Cairo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Cairo at price $276 is offered by Air Cairo from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7.
To find last-minute flight deals from Riyadh to Cairo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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