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Quick Flight Summary from Edinburgh to Cairo

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
SAR 875
Direct flight duration 9 hour 30 min
Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
Best days to book Thursday, Friday
Average over the last 30 days
SAR 1,258

Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Cairo

Shortest Flight

Pegasus

1 Oct, Thu

Edinburgh – Cairo

10h 10m

1 stop

EDI–SPX

SAR 861

Pegasus

27 Aug, Thu

Edinburgh – Cairo

10h 10m

1 stop

EDI–SPX

SAR 875

Pegasus

28 Aug, Fri

Edinburgh – Cairo

10h 10m

1 stop

EDI–SPX

SAR 1,081

Pegasus

12 Sep, Sat

Edinburgh – Cairo

10h 10m

1 stop

EDI–SPX

SAR 1,561

Lufthansa

8 Oct, Thu

Edinburgh – Cairo

18h 55m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

SAR 885

Lufthansa

9 Oct, Fri

Edinburgh – Cairo

18h 55m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

SAR 1,016

Lufthansa

31 Aug, Mon

Edinburgh – Cairo

18h 55m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

SAR 1,268

British Airways

27 Sep, Sun

Edinburgh – Cairo

16h 5m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

SAR 1,310

Qatar Airways

30 Aug, Sun

Edinburgh – Cairo

12h 40m

1 stop

EDI–CAI

SAR 1,367

Last update: 27 August 2026 10:41

Estimated Prices for Edinburgh to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day8 September Tuesday

Best Price

SAR 822

Average Price

SAR 1,188

SAR 1,557

SAR 822

SAR 858

27Thu

Aug

SAR 1,044

28Fri

SAR 1,548

29Sat

SAR 1,328

30Sun

SAR 1,040

31Mon

01Tue

Sep

02Wed

03Thu

04Fri

05Sat

06Sun

07Mon

SAR 822

08Tue

09Wed

10Thu

11Fri

SAR 1,477

12Sat

13Sun

14Mon

15Tue

SAR 1,557

16Wed

17Thu

SAR 1,014

18Fri

19Sat

20Sun

21Mon

22Tue

23Wed

24Thu

25Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

Lowest Fares
Hajj & Umrah Specialist
Easy Mobile Booking

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Egypt-KSA Specialist
30kg Free Baggage
Full Service Included

Full Service with Meals
23kg Free Baggage
SkyTeam Member

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

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

Thursday

27 Aug

Clear

39°24°

Friday

28 Aug

Clear

38°24°

Saturday

29 Aug

Clear

38°25°

Sunday

30 Aug

Clear

37°23°

Monday

31 Aug

Clear

36°24°

Alternative Flights Edinburgh Cairo

Edinburgh - Islamabad

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 Saturday.

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 SAR 815.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Pegasus	SAR 815	1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Qatar Airways	SAR 1,557	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	SAR 1,552	1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments