Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cairo

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Cheapest round-trip flightsHK$1,350
flyadealNonstop4 hrSat, Jan 31 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently HK$1,350
Cheapest one-way flightHK$654
flyadealNonstop4 hrFri, Jan 16
The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently HK$654
Last-minute weekend getawayHK$1,414
flyadealNonstop4 hrSat, Dec 27 — Sun, Dec 28
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to Cairo is currently HK$1,414
Cheapest business class flightsHK$5,873
EgyptAirNonstop3 hrThu, Feb 5 — Sun, Feb 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently HK$5,873
Fastest flight2 hr 50 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to Cairo takes 2 hr 50 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Cairo is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: HK$980–1,450
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: HK$1,700–2,700

Popular airlines from Riyadh to Cairo

  • Flynas
    Nonstop
    from HK$1,437
    Typical price: HK$1,350–3,050
    49 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAIEvery day
    109 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - CAIEvery day
  • Saudia
    Nonstop
    from HK$2,015
    Typical price: HK$1,850–4,350
    31 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAIEvery day
    219 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - CAIEvery day
  • flyadeal
    Nonstop
    from HK$1,350
    Typical price: HK$1,250–3,250
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAIEvery day
    45 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - CAIEvery day
  • EgyptAir
    Nonstop
    from HK$1,867
    Typical price: HK$1,900–4,550
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAIEvery day
  • Air Arabia Egypt
    Nonstop
    from HK$1,615
    Typical price: HK$1,550–3,700
    9 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAIEvery day
  • Air Cairo
    Nonstop
    from HK$1,666
    Typical price: HK$1,700–3,550
    8 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - CAIEvery day
    6 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - CAIEvery Tue, Wed, Sun

Popular airports near Riyadh

  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
    RiyadhSaudi Arabia30 min27 km
  • King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
    DammamSaudi Arabia4 hr368 km
  • Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)
    Al Qassim ProvinceSaudi Arabia3 hr 43 min340 km
  • Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)
    Al HofufSaudi Arabia3 hr 27 min290 km

Popular airports near Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport (CAI)
    CairoEgypt28 min18 km
  • Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)
    AlexandriaEgypt2 hr 35 min176 km
  • Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)
    El DabaaEgypt3 hr 27 min283 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to Cairo

The cheapest flights from Riyadh to Cairo are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from HK$980 to HK$1,450.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with flyadeal from HK$1,350. The cheapest one-way flight was with flyadeal from HK$654.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$1,437, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$2,015, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$1,350, flying from Jan 31 to Feb 2.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$1,867, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
  • The cheapest Air Arabia Egypt flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$1,615, flying from Dec 27 to Dec 29.
  • The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$1,666, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo starts at HK$1,350 from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$654 and departs on Fri, Jan 16.
2 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Riyadh to Cairo.
Cairo has a hot desert climate with almost no rain. May–Sep can have scorching days and high humidity, while the rest of the year is cooler. Winter (Dec–Feb) has mild weather. It’s a year-round destination, but peak travel periods happen in the main vacations of Aug and Dec. The Cairo International Film Festival (Nov/Dec) is a major event focusing on Arab productions. Islamic celebrations include Eid al-Fitr (dates vary), with feasting to end Ramadan. Shortly after New Year, Coptic Christmas (Jan) includes church services.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Riyadh to Cairo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Riyadh to Cairo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Riyadh to Cairo.

In terms of nonstop flights, Flynas is the most popular. Flynas offers 49 nonstop flights and 109 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).

In terms of flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 31 nonstop flights and 219 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Other popular airlines flying from Riyadh to Cairo are:
  • flyadeal offers 28 nonstop flights and 45 connecting flights per week. flyadeal flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
  • EgyptAir offers 20 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
  • Air Arabia Egypt offers 9 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia Egypt flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
  • Air Cairo offers 8 nonstop flights and 6 connecting flights per week. Air Cairo flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Riyadh and Cairo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with flyadeal from HK$1,350. The cheapest one-way flight was with flyadeal from HK$654.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$1,437, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$2,015, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
  • The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$1,350, flying from Jan 31 to Feb 2.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$1,867, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
  • The cheapest Air Arabia Egypt flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$1,615, flying from Dec 27 to Dec 29.
  • The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Riyadh to Cairo is HK$1,666, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 2.
Flynas, Saudia, flyadeal, EgyptAir, Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, Nile Air and Nesma Airlines fly direct from Riyadh to Cairo.
  • There are 49 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 31 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 EgyptAir direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 9 Air Arabia Egypt direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 Air Cairo direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Cairo at price HK$1,414 is offered by flyadeal from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28.
Flynas, Saudia, flyadeal, EgyptAir, Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, Nile Air and Nesma Airlines fly direct from Riyadh to Cairo.
  • There are 49 Flynas direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 31 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 flyadeal direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 EgyptAir direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 9 Air Arabia Egypt direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 8 Air Cairo direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Riyadh and Cairo start at HK$1,350 from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2 with flyadeal.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Riyadh to Cairo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Cairo start at HK$5,873 from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8 with EgyptAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Cairo start at HK$1,350 from Sat, Jan 31 to Mon, Feb 2.
To book business class trips from Riyadh to Cairo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Riyadh and Cairo starts at HK$1,414 from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28 with flyadeal.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Cairo at price HK$1,414 is offered by flyadeal from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Riyadh to Cairo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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