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

Nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Cairo (CAI) take about 4h 41m (3,351 km). Iberia Express and Egyptair fly it. Lowest fare seen: $127 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.

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Airport transfer

CAI → Cairo, booked before you fly

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Things to book in Cairo

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Airlines flying Madrid to Cairo

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

✈ Iberia Expressnonstop fare seen✈ Egyptairnonstop fare seen

Madrid to Cairo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $127 one-way. With stops: Apr 2027, from $110. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$26523 Oct 2026 · Egyptair$138 · 2 stops27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$12711 Nov 2026 · Iberia Express$119 · 1 stop11 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$35528 Dec 2026 · Iberia Express$193 · 2 stops28 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$4039 Jan 2027 · Egyptair$121 · 1 stop9 Jan 2027
Mar 2027$3213 Mar 2027 · Iberia Express$136 · 1 stop3 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$3297 Apr 2027 · Egyptair$110 · 1 stop7 Apr 2027
Jul 2027$4651 Jul 2027 · Egyptair$110 · 1 stop1 Jul 2027
Aug 2027$2453 Aug 2027 · Iberia Express$110 · 1 stop2 Aug 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $119 for November 2026, $110 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

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

How long is the flight from Madrid to Cairo?
A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 4h 41m, covering 3,351 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 Madrid from Cairo by air?
The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and Cairo International Airport is 3,351 km (2,082 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Cairo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAD–CAI route include Iberia Express 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 Madrid to Cairo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAD–CAI was $127 USD with Iberia Express (nonstop), departing 11 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 Madrid to Cairo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in April 2027 were cheapest, from $110 one-way, against $193 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 Madrid to Cairo?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $110 with one stop against $127 nonstop, a saving of $17. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Spain 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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