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Flights from Cairo to Asmara

Nonstop flights from Cairo (CAI) to Asmara (ASM) take about 2h 46m (1,818 km). Egyptair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $333 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Cairo to Asmara

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

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Cairo to Asmara fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $348 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $342. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$365 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$34824 Nov 2026 · Egyptair—
Dec 2026$49829 Dec 2026 · Egyptair$342 · 1 stop29 Dec 2026

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $348 for November 2026, $342 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cairo to Asmara, 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 Asmara flights

How long is the flight from Cairo to Asmara?
A nonstop flight from Cairo (CAI) to Asmara (ASM) takes about 2h 46m, covering 1,818 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 Asmara by air?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport and Asmara International Airport is 1,818 km (1,130 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Cairo to Asmara?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CAI–ASM 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 Cairo to Asmara cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAI–ASM was $333 USD with Egyptair (nonstop), departing 24 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 Asmara?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $342 one-way, against $365 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 Asmara?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $316 with one stop against $333 nonstop, a saving of $17. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Egypt to Asmara?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Asmara 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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