Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Cairo (RUH - CAI)

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Cheapest round-trip flights	$217	Flynas Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Mon, Jul 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently $217
Cheapest one-way flight	$115	Flynas Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jul 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently $115
Last-minute weekend getaway	$236	Saudia 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to Cairo is currently $236
Cheapest business class flights	$696	Nile Air Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently $696

Fastest flight	2 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to Cairo takes 2 hr 40 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

Flynas

Nonstop

from $217

Typical price: $175–360

35 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - CAI Every day

136 weekly connecting flights

RUH - CAI Every day
Saudia

Nonstop

from $253

Typical price: $230–495

28 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - CAI Every day

204 weekly connecting flights

RUH - CAI Every day
flyadeal

Nonstop

from $216

Typical price: $160–430

17 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - CAI Every day

64 weekly connecting flights

RUH - CAI Every day
EgyptAir

Nonstop

Typical price: $250–630

18 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - CAI Every day
Nile Air

Nonstop

from $246

Typical price: $230–490

8 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - CAI Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Air Cairo

Nonstop

from $274

Typical price: $210–520

7 weekly nonstop flights

RUH - CAI Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

7 weekly connecting flights

RUH - CAI Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

Popular airports near Riyadh

King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

Riyadh Saudi Arabia 29 min 17 mi
Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)

Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 27 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 34 min 109 mi
Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)

El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 26 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 Flynas from $217. The cheapest one-way flight was with Flynas from $115.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $217, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $253, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $216, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Nile Air flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $246, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $274, flying from May 9 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo starts at $217 from Sat, Jul 25 to Mon, Jul 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $115 and departs on Sat, Jul 25.

2 hr 40 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 136 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 28 nonstop flights and 204 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:

flyadeal offers 17 nonstop flights and 64 connecting flights per week. flyadeal flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
EgyptAir offers 18 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Nile Air offers 8 nonstop flights per week. Nile Air flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Air Cairo offers 7 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. Air Cairo 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 Flynas from $217. The cheapest one-way flight was with Flynas from $115.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $217, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $253, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $216, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Nile Air flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $246, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Riyadh to Cairo is $274, flying from May 9 to May 10.

Flynas, Saudia, flyadeal, EgyptAir, Nile Air, Air Cairo, Air Arabia Egypt and Nesma Airlines fly direct from Riyadh to Cairo.

There are 35 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 EgyptAir direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Nile Air direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 7 Air Cairo direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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 $236 is offered by Saudia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Flynas, Saudia, flyadeal, EgyptAir, Nile Air, Air Cairo, Air Arabia Egypt and Nesma Airlines fly direct from Riyadh to Cairo.

There are 35 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 EgyptAir direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Nile Air direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 7 Air Cairo direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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 $217 from Sat, Jul 25 to Mon, Jul 27 with Flynas.

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 $696 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Nile Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Cairo start at $217 from Sat, Jul 25 to Mon, Jul 27.

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 $236 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Saudia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Cairo at price $236 is offered by Saudia from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

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.