Aerial view of historic mosques with Cairo cityscape backdrop, showcasing Islamic architecture. — flights from Doha to Cairo
Doha, QatarCairo, Egypt

Flights from Doha to Cairo

Nonstop flights from Doha (DOH) to Cairo (CAI) take about 3h 4m (2,058 km). Egyptair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $177 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Cairo

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

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Trains, buses and taxi faresCAI to Cairo: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Cairo →1 drop-off point, from $3.90

Things to book in Cairo

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Airlines flying Doha to Cairo

Carriers on DOH–CAI according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Egyptairnonstop fare seen

Doha to Cairo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $194 one-way. With stops: May 2027, from $114. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$19431 Oct 2026 · Egyptair$162 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$1971 Nov 2026 · Egyptair$151 · 1 stop2 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$22310 Dec 2026 · Qatar Airways$181 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$22225 Jan 2027 · Qatar Airways$130 · 1 stop2 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$2171 Feb 2027 · Qatar Airways$115 · 1 stop7 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$2352 Mar 2027 · Egyptair$178 · 1 stop2 Mar 2027
May 2027$22910 May 2027 · Qatar Airways$114 · 1 stop10 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $114 in May 2027, against $151 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Doha to Cairo, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Cairo

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Egypt is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Doha to Cairo flights

How long is the flight from Doha to Cairo?
A nonstop flight from Doha (DOH) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 3h 4m, covering 2,058 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Doha from Cairo by air?
The great-circle distance between Hamad International Airport and Cairo International Airport is 2,058 km (1,279 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Doha to Cairo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DOH–CAI route include Egyptair. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Doha to Cairo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DOH–CAI was $177 USD with Egyptair (nonstop), departing 20 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Doha to Cairo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in May 2027 were cheapest, from $114 one-way, against $181 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Doha to Cairo?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $101 with one stop against $177 nonstop, a saving of $76. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Qatar to Egypt?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Egypt visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Cairo?
Egypt is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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