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Flights from Cairo to Algiers

Nonstop flights from Cairo (CAI) to Algiers (ALG) take about 3h 53m (2,706 km). Air Algerie and Egyptair fly it. Lowest fare seen: $227 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Cairo to Algiers

Carriers on CAI–ALG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Algerienonstop fare seen✈ Egyptairnonstop fare seen

Cairo to Algiers fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $227 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $162. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$30331 Oct 2026 · Egyptair	$183 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$22730 Nov 2026 · Air Algerie	$182 · 1 stop8 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$3186 Dec 2026 · Egyptair	$162 · 2 stops6 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$3057 Jan 2027 · Air Algerie	$182 · 1 stop9 Jan 2027
Apr 2027	$3241 Apr 2027 · Egyptair	$165 · 1 stop1 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $162 in December 2026, against $182 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cairo to Algiers, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Cairo to Algiers flights

How long is the flight from Cairo to Algiers?

A nonstop flight from Cairo (CAI) to Algiers (ALG) takes about 3h 53m, covering 2,706 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 Cairo from Algiers by air?

The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport and Houari Boumediene Airport is 2,706 km (1,681 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Cairo to Algiers?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CAI–ALG route include Air Algerie and Egyptair. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Cairo to Algiers cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAI–ALG was $227 USD with Air Algerie (nonstop), departing 30 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 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 Cairo to Algiers?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $162 one-way, against $183 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Cairo to Algiers?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $165 with one stop against $227 nonstop, a saving of $62. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Egypt to Algiers?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Algiers 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.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 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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