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

KölnCairo, Egypt

Flights from Köln to Cairo

Nonstop flights from Köln (CGN) to Cairo (CAI) take about 4h 19m (3,059 km). Air Cairo flies it. Lowest fare seen: $175 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Cairo

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

Airport transfer

CAI → Cairo, booked before you fly

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Cologne/Bonn →2 lounges at Cologne/Bonn Airport 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

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Airlines flying Köln to Cairo

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

✈ Air Cairononstop fare seen

Köln to Cairo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $175 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $122. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$19827 Oct 2026 · Air Cairo	$124 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$1751 Nov 2026 · Air Cairo	$122 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	—	$217 · 1 stop21 Dec 2026
Jul 2027	—	$313 · 3 stops30 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $122 in November 2026, against $217 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Köln 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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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

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 — Köln to Cairo flights

How long is the flight from Köln to Cairo?

A nonstop flight from Köln (CGN) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 4h 19m, covering 3,059 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 Köln from Cairo by air?

The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport and Cairo International Airport is 3,059 km (1,901 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Köln to Cairo?

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

How much does a flight from Köln to Cairo cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CGN–CAI was $175 USD with Air Cairo (nonstop), departing 1 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 Köln to Cairo?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $122 one-way, against $313 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $137 with one stop against $175 nonstop, a saving of $38. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Köln 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 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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