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Flights from Rome to Cairo

Nonstop flights from Rome (FCO) to Cairo (CAI) take about 3h 11m (2,150 km). Egyptair and ITA Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $221 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

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Airlines flying Rome to Cairo

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

✈ Egyptairnonstop fare seen✈ ITA Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Rome to Cairo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $68 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$8327 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$6817 Nov 2026—
Dec 2026$1836 Dec 2026$126 · 1 stop6 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$7630 Jan 2027—
Feb 2027$884 Feb 2027—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $68 in November 2026, against $76 at best later on.

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

How long is the flight from Rome to Cairo?
A nonstop flight from Rome (FCO) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 3h 11m, covering 2,150 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 Rome from Cairo by air?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Cairo International Airport is 2,150 km (1,336 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Rome to Cairo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the FCO–CAI route include Egyptair and ITA Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Rome to Cairo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on FCO–CAI was $221 USD with Egyptair (nonstop), departing 15 Jan 2027, 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 Rome to Cairo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $68 one-way, against $126 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Rome 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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