Flights from Riyadh to Cairo
Nonstop flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo (CAI) take about 2h 31m. Saudia, flyadeal and Nesma Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $71 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Riyadh → Cairo flights
Fares seen from $71 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: Riyadh to Cairo
Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo (CAI) is 1,612 km, about 2h 31m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include Saudia, flyadeal, Nesma Airlines, Air Arabia Egypt, Flynas and Egyptair. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $71 with Saudia (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $71 with Saudia (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026; with connections it dropped to $54. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Cairo has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include Saudia, flyadeal, Nesma Airlines, Air Arabia Egypt and Flynas. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying Riyadh to Cairo
Carriers on RUH–CAI according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
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.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link Riyadh (RUH) and Cairo (CAI), taking about 2h 31m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on RUH–CAI was $71 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Cairo, Egypt
Flights arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 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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