Flights from Sharjah Airport SHJ to Cairo Airport CAI

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Returns from £187.14

One-way from £97.91

Flying from Sharjah to Cairo International is relatively easy as there are 5 who offer direct flights. These airliners include United Nigeria Airlines, Nile Air, Air Cairo, EgyptAir and Air Arabia. When travelling from Sharjah you will cover about 1,508 miles before you reach Cairo International. This journey will take 3 Hours 40 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. Flight to Cairo International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

The time zone at Cairo International is different from Sharjah, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

To see all airliners that offer flights between Sharjah and Cairo International please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Air Arabia333333301:3022:40VIEW FLIGHTS
EgyptAir121111202:5523:59VIEW FLIGHTS
Nile Air101100108:4511:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Cairo100110110:0010:00VIEW FLIGHTS
United Nigeria Airlines110100008:0013:10VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Air Arabia. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers G9597, G9620 and G9624 with times between 01:30 and 22:40.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Air Arabia at airarabia.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
05:35
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS967
10:00
AirlineFlight  No
Air CairoSM502
11:10
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9624
11:30
AirlineFlight  No
Nile AirNP174
12:00
AirlineFlight  No
United Nigeria AirlinesFT522
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9597
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9620
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Tuesday
02:55
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS967
08:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9624
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9597
13:10
AirlineFlight  No
United Nigeria AirlinesFT522
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9620
23:59
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS505
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Wednesday
01:30
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9620
02:55
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS967
08:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9624
08:45
AirlineFlight  No
Nile AirNP174
15:35
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9597
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Thursday
02:55
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS967
08:00
AirlineFlight  No
United Nigeria AirlinesFT522
08:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9624
08:45
AirlineFlight  No
Nile AirNP174
10:00
AirlineFlight  No
Air CairoSM502
15:35
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9597
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9620
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Friday
01:30
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9620
02:55
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS967
10:00
AirlineFlight  No
Air CairoSM502
11:10
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9624
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9597
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Saturday
05:35
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS967
11:10
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9624
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9597
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9620
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Sunday
05:35
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS967
08:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9624
08:45
AirlineFlight  No
Nile AirNP174
10:00
AirlineFlight  No
Air CairoSM502
11:50
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS505
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9597
22:40
AirlineFlight  No
Air ArabiaG9620
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Al Ain to Cairo03 Hours 43 Minutes
Abu Dhabi to Cairo03 Hours 36 Minutes
Jebel Ali to Cairo03 Hours 39 Minutes
Dubai to Cairo03 Hours 39 Minutes
Ras Al Khaimah to Cairo03 Hours 42 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Sharjah (SHJ) to Cairo (CAI)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Sharjah SHJ to Cairo CAI?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Sharjah SHJ to Cairo CAI is £97.91 ($124 €113.82)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Sharjah SHJ to Cairo CAI?
The cheapest direct return flight from Sharjah SHJ to Cairo CAI is £187.14 ($237 €217.54)
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Flight Info FAQ - Sharjah (SHJ) to Cairo (CAI)

Who flies from Sharjah to Cairo?
The following airlines fly from Sharjah (SHJ) to Cairo (CAI): Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Nile Air, United Nigeria Airlines.
How far is the flight from Sharjah to Cairo?
The flight from Sharjah to Cairo is 2,427KM or 1,508 miles.
How long does the flight from Sharjah to Cairo to take?
The flight from Sharjah to Cairo takes 3 Hours 40 Minutes.

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