# Flights to Cairo from the UK Source: https://umrahgateway.co.uk/flights-to-cairo/ Flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports to Cairo (CAI), direct or with one stop. **Quick answer:** We book flights from the UK to Cairo (CAI) from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports. The flight takes around 5 hours direct. Prices change daily with seats and season, so send us your dates and we will reply with the best options and today's price. ## Flights from the UK to Cairo Direct flights run from London to Cairo; other UK airports connect with one stop. Cairo is home to Al-Azhar and centuries of Islamic history, and a short flight from Jeddah and Madinah. ## Flying into Cairo International (CAI) Cairo International lies in Heliopolis, around 20 km north-east of downtown Cairo. It has several terminals: EgyptAir and its Star Alliance partners mainly use **Terminal 3**, while many other airlines use **Terminal 2**. Cairo also has Sphinx International (SPX) to the west, near Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. A small number of airlines use it, so we always confirm which airport your fare uses. ## UK airports and typical routings British Airways and EgyptAir have long flown direct between London Heathrow and Cairo, with a flight time of around 5 hours. Schedules change, so we check for your dates. From Manchester, Birmingham and other regional airports, travellers usually connect via London, Istanbul or a Gulf hub. Egypt is 2 hours ahead of the UK for much of the year, though Egypt's daylight saving dates differ from ours. Cairo is also a well-placed hub for Saudi Arabia. EgyptAir connects Cairo with Jeddah and Madinah, and the flight takes around 2 to 2.5 hours, so a Cairo stopover fits naturally around Umrah, before or after your time in Makkah. ## When UK travellers go October to April is the best time, when Cairo is warm rather than scorching. Many British Muslims come to explore Islamic Cairo: the Al-Azhar Mosque, the Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa'i mosques, the Citadel with the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Students of Arabic and Islamic studies also travel for courses. Summer is very hot, and Ramadan evenings are lively but traffic is heavy around iftar. ## Getting from the airport to the city - **Pre-booked transfers:** the calmest option, especially at night or with family. We can arrange one with your booking. - **Ride apps and taxis:** app-based cars are widely used and give a fare upfront. Journeys to Downtown, Zamalek or Garden City usually take around 45 minutes to an hour, and much longer at peak times. ## Local practical tips - Cairo traffic is famously slow. If you are visiting Giza and Islamic Cairo, base yourself to suit the sights you care about most rather than trying to cross the city twice in a day. - Carry small Egyptian pound notes for tips and bottled water; card acceptance is good in hotels but patchy in the old city. To add Cairo to your pilgrimage, see our [Umrah Plus Egypt](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus-egypt/) packages. ## Why book with us - **We compare airlines** and routes for your dates, including direct and one-stop options - **Clear baggage information** before you pay - **Flexible fares** and date changes where the airline allows - **Family and group bookings**, with seats together where possible - **Pay in instalments** on many fares - **Support from our UK team** by phone and WhatsApp ## Travel tips - October to April is the best time to visit Cairo. - Cairo is a good stopover between the UK and Saudi Arabia. - Add Cairo to your Umrah with our [Umrah Plus Egypt](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus-egypt) packages. ## Visa and documents British citizens need a visa for Egypt, available as an e-Visa or on arrival. Rules can change, so check the latest on [GOV.UK entry requirements](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/entry-requirements) before you travel. ## Combine with Umrah Travelling to Egypt? See [Umrah Plus Egypt](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus-egypt), or ask us to add Umrah to your trip. ## How to book Send your dates, airports and number of passengers using the form on this page, call or WhatsApp us. We reply with the best options and price in writing. See all our [flights](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/flights). Last updated 2026-10-22.