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Quick Flight Summary from Edinburgh to Cairo

Lowest recent price
£179
Direct flight duration 10 hour 10 min
Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
Best days to book Thursday, Tuesday
Average over the last 30 days
£250

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cairo

Best Price

Pegasus

1 Dec, Tue

Edinburgh – Cairo

10h 55m

1 stop

EDI–SPX

£179

Pegasus

20 Nov, Fri

Edinburgh – Cairo

12h 35m

1 stop

EDI–SPX

£208

Pegasus

31 Oct, Sat

Edinburgh – Cairo

10h 55m

1 stop

EDI–SPX

£247

Shortest Flight

Pegasus

23 Oct, Fri

Edinburgh – Cairo

10h 10m

1 stop

EDI–SPX

£303

Qatar Airways

27 Oct, Tue

Edinburgh – Cairo

20h

1 stop

EDI–CAI

£337

Pegasus

24 Oct, Sat

Edinburgh – Cairo

10h 10m

1 stop

EDI–SPX

£351

Last update: 19 October 2026 21:49

Estimated Prices for Edinburgh to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day1 December Tuesday

Best Price

£179

Average Price

£271

£351

£179

£303

23Fri

Oct

£351

24Sat

£337

27Tue

£247

31Sat

£208

20Fri

Nov

£179

01Tue

Dec

Key Features of the Airlines

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Lowest Fares
Hajj & Umrah Specialist
Easy Mobile Booking

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

Full Service with Meals
23kg Free Baggage
SkyTeam Member

Turkey's LCC Leader
Digital-First Airline
Wide Turkish Network

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

Monday

19 Oct

Cloudy

27°17°

Tuesday

20 Oct

Cloudy

28°16°

Wednesday

21 Oct

Clear

28°16°

Thursday

22 Oct

Cloudy

30°17°

Friday

23 Oct

Clear

29°19°

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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 Monday.

Which airlines offer direct flights between Edinburgh-Cairo?

Pegasus, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa organizes direct flights between Edinburgh-Cairo.

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 £171.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Qatar Airways	£302	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Eurowings	£285	—
Pegasus	£171	1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Lufthansa	£321	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Aegean Airlines	£324	Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines	£554	Paid Change / Partial Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 46 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Air France	£598	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece cabin baggage