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Flight deals from Abuja to Cairo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $856. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairo.$856 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Abuja on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $856, select.
Cairo.$856 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Abuja on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $856, select.
Cairo.$856 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Abuja on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $856, select.
Cairo.$860 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Abuja on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $860, select.
Cairo.$932 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Abuja on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $932, select.
Cairo.$988 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Abuja on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $988, select.
Cairo.$993 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Abuja on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $993, select.
Cairo.$1,010 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Abuja on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,010, select.
Cairo.$1,016 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Abuja on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,016, select.
Cairo.$1,022 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Abuja on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,022, select.
Cairo.$1,035 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Abuja on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,035, select.
Cairo.$1,035 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Abuja on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,035, select.
Cairo.$1,052 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Abuja on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,052, select.
Cairo.$1,079 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Abuja on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,079, select.
Cairo.$1,088 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Abuja on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,088, select.
Cairo.$1,102 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Abuja on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Abuja.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,102, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Abuja to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Abuja to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from $856
Jul
from $856
Aug
from $932
Sep
from $1,102
Oct
from $1,088
Nov
from $1,035
Dec
from $1,139
Jan
from $1,169
Feb
from $1,144
Mar
Find prices
Apr
from $1,141
May
from $1,141

Direct flights from Abuja to Cairo

Abuja to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Abuja to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

Cairo

15km from central Cairo
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Sphinx International

36km from central Cairo
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Abuja to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$856
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Abuja to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Abuja to Cairo is $856. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Abuja to Cairo.
EgyptAir flies direct from Abuja to Cairo.
As of June 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Abuja to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Abuja to Cairo is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport on Thursday, 16 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and EgyptAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Flying from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 55 minutes.

  • Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour ahead of Abuja.

  • Flights from ABV to CAI start from 14:30 — the first with EgyptAir. The last departure is at 15:15 with EgyptAir. Overall, you can choose from six weekly Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your ABV to CAI flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • EgyptAir is your ticket to exploring Cairo (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is EgyptAir.

  • EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier offering ABV to CAI flights.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ABV and CAI include:

    • Jeddah Airport

    • Addis Ababa Airport

    • Aminu Kano Intl Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • At the moment, $665 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $856. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABV to CAI.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from ABV to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport.

Handy information about Abuja Airport (ABV)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Abuja Airport, data shows 70% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Abuja Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Abuja. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near ABV:

Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • Book a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week before your departure date.

When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cairo in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Abuja Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABV to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.

Explore more of Egypt

  • You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its must-visit sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Port Said is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without dropping by Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.

Plan the rest of your trip from Abuja to Cairo

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