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Flight deals from Paris to Cairo Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Paris to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P22,610. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Paris to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Paris to Cairo

Paris to Cairo: Alternative routes

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

Paris to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP11,258
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week77

Finding cheap flights from Paris to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Paris to Cairo is P11,271. 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 29 minutes is the average flight time from Paris to Cairo.
EgyptAir, Air Canada and Air France fly direct from Paris to Cairo.
As of March 2026, there are 77 flights per week flying from Paris to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Paris to Cairo is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Paris to Cairo Airport on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 29 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Cairo is Transavia France .

Flying from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Paris. Check out your options departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY) when reserving your flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI).

  • Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Paris to Cairo International Airport flight.

  • Cairo is one hour ahead of Paris. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI), with 19 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from CDG to CAI is the 2:50pm EgyptAir service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 10:05pm with EgyptAir.

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

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

Airports in Paris

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI) leave from this terminal.

  • You can get away on a direct flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport with EgyptAir. This popular airline operates services from CDG.

  • EgyptAir is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from CDG to CAI.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.

  • We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Paris to CAI that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between CDG and CAI include:

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

    • Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

    • Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Booked an early flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

  • Of the departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.

  • You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

  • You can book a direct Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI) plane ticket out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Decide if leaving from ORY is a better fit for your trip.

  • From ORY, direct flights from Paris to CAI are available with Transavia France.

  • Transavia France is the most popular choice for passengers flying from ORY to CAI.

  • Vuelings has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Paris Orly Airport and Cairo International Airport.

  • Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Paris Orly Airport and CAI:

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • ORY is around 14 kilometers from central Paris. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Paris to CAI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:

  • Most flights that depart Paris Orly Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.

  • You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.

Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)

  • Choosing a plane ticket from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When leaving from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to CAI:

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

  • From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometers away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.

  • Make catching an early Paris to Cairo International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:

  • The on-time performance record of BVA is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.

  • Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.

About Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:

  • Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Paris to Cairo International Airport flight.

Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

  • Central Cairo is around 23 kilometers from Cairo International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Cairo International Airport is P6,804. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P11,271. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Book five months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to CAI.

  • Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Paris to Cairo International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Paris to CAI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • It's time to decide when to book your flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI). February is the busiest month to travel to Cairo. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in November.

  • When booking your Paris to CAI plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Cairo International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Cairo

  • Start your Cairo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile are attractions you won't want to skip in Cairo.

Explore more of Egypt

  • Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometers northwest of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.

  • Around 153 kilometers northeast of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.

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