Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cairo
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Cairo and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | SAR 675 | flyadealNonstop4 hrThu, Feb 12 — Sun, Feb 15 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently SAR 675 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest one-way flight | SAR 285 | flyadealNonstop4 hrSun, Dec 21 | The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently SAR 285 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | SAR 682 | flyadealNonstop4 hrSat, Dec 27 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to Cairo is currently SAR 682 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | SAR 2,831 | EgyptAirNonstop3 hrThu, Feb 5 — Sun, Feb 8 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo is currently SAR 2,831 |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 50 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to Cairo takes 2 hr 50 min |
|---|---|---|
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Riyadh to Cairo per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
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: SAR 470–700 |
|---|---|
| June Most expensive | Typical prices: SAR 820–1,300 |
Popular airlines from Riyadh to Cairo
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Riyadh to Cairo in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- FlynasNonstopfrom SAR 693Typical price: SAR 670–1,50049 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - CAIEvery day109 weekly connecting flightsRUH - CAIEvery day
- SaudiaNonstopfrom SAR 860Typical price: SAR 900–2,10031 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - CAIEvery day218 weekly connecting flightsRUH - CAIEvery day
- flyadealNonstopfrom SAR 675Typical price: SAR 610–1,60028 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - CAIEvery day45 weekly connecting flightsRUH - CAIEvery day
- EgyptAirNonstopfrom SAR 900Typical price: SAR 910–2,20020 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - CAIEvery day
- Air Arabia EgyptNonstopfrom SAR 765Typical price: SAR 740–1,8009 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - CAIEvery day
- Air CairoNonstopfrom SAR 803Typical price: SAR 820–1,7508 weekly nonstop flightsRUH - CAIEvery day6 weekly connecting flightsRUH - CAIEvery Tue, Wed, Sun
Popular airports near Riyadh
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Riyadh center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Cairo center and popularity with travelers.
- 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 SAR 470 to SAR 700.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with flyadeal from SAR 675. The cheapest one-way flight was with flyadeal from SAR 285.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 693, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
- The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 860, flying from Jan 16 to Jan 18.
- The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 675, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
- The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 900, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
- The cheapest Air Arabia Egypt flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 765, flying from Dec 27 to Dec 28.
- The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 803, flying from Jan 30 to Feb 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo starts at SAR 675 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at SAR 285 and departs on Sun, Dec 21.
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.
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 218 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:
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 218 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 cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with flyadeal from SAR 675. The cheapest one-way flight was with flyadeal from SAR 285.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Flynas flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 693, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
- The cheapest Saudia flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 860, flying from Jan 16 to Jan 18.
- The cheapest flyadeal flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 675, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
- The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 900, flying from Jan 29 to Feb 2.
- The cheapest Air Arabia Egypt flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 765, flying from Dec 27 to Dec 28.
- The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Riyadh to Cairo is SAR 803, 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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Cairo at price SAR 682 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.
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 SAR 675 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15 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 SAR 2,831 from Thu, Feb 5 to Sun, Feb 8 with EgyptAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and Cairo start at SAR 675 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15.
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.
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 SAR 682 from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28 with flyadeal.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and Cairo at price SAR 682 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.
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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Popular trips from Riyadh
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- DubaiSAR 539Dec 27 — Dec 29Nonstop1 hr 55 minflyadeal
- Los AngelesSAR 2,924Apr 23 — Apr 261 stop27 hr 50 minBritish Airways
- Hong KongSAR 2,535Jan 30 — Feb 21 stop10 hr 25 minEtihad
- LondonSAR 1,175Jan 31 — Feb 21 stop11 hrPegasus
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