Athens to Cairo flights
Cairo lies 1,120 km (696 mi) south-east of Athens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Athens | Cairo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Egypt |
| Population | 664,046 | 9.6 million |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | ATH, 20 km out | CAI, 15 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Cairo
Crossing from Greece into Egypt: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (EGP); the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Athens
Athens is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Cairo
Cairo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 34 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 15 km (9 mi) | 13,124 ft | 322 ft |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 34 km (21 mi) | 11,975 ft | 510 ft |
| Capital International Airport (regional) | CCE | 57 km (35 mi) | 11,980 ft | 761 ft |
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Staying in Cairo
Our booking partner lists 4,162+ places to stay in Cairo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 700 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (408), and 65 are five-star. Across 500 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 400,473 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cairo from Athens?
1,120 km (696 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Athens.
How long does it take to get from Athens to Cairo by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Athens and Cairo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Athens to Cairo flights?
Typically Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI); Cairo also has SPX, CCE.
What currency do I need in Cairo?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Cairo?
Our booking partner lists 4,162+ places to stay in Cairo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.