How often are flights from Riyadh to Cairo delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Riyadh and Cairo have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 117 minutes.

How many flights depart from Riyadh to Cairo on average per week?

The number of flights available between Riyadh and Cairo is 144 per week as of November 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How many flights depart from Riyadh to Cairo on average per day?

As of November 2025, there are 20 flights per day flying from Riyadh to Cairo. The most common time of day flights depart is 07:00, with 39% of flights taking off at midday.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo?

flyadeal, Air Arabia, and Egyptair are the most popular carriers operating from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Cairo flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airlines fly to Cairo?

flynas, Egyptair and SAUDIA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cairo from Riyadh according to our data. flynas is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cairo. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Cairo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Cairo flights?

According to our data, flynas have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 3% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cairo Airport?

Prices for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cairo Airport refresh daily.

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The number of operators available for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cairo Airport is 6 as of November 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cairo Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cairo Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairo Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cairo Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairo Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Riyadh and Cairo?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cairo from Riyadh, with most prices found around £136. If you don’t want to visit Cairo in October, then you should wait until December to fly from Riyadh, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £138.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cairo?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Cairo from Riyadh. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was £141. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Cairo is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around £242.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairo?

Flying to Cairo from Riyadh in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £182 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £288.

What is the cheapest Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cairo?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairo from Riyadh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairo for around £188 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cairo from Riyadh for as low as £177 on momondo.

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There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Riyadh to Cairo flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Riyadh to Cairo.

How have Riyadh to Cairo flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Riyadh to Cairo flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to Cairo from Riyadh in the past 72 hours is £60. The best return flight deal from Riyadh to Cairo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £85.

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How far is Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo by plane?
Riyadh King Khaled Intl and Cairo are 1017.9 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 55m.
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The number of operators available for flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cairo Airport is 6 as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cairo Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Cairo Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairo Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cairo Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cairo Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Riyadh to Cairo?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Riyadh to Cairo is Airbus A320-100/200 (55.57% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320neo (17.93%), Airbus A330 (9.27%), and Boeing 737-800 (6.11%).
What is the most popular airline from Riyadh to Cairo?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Riyadh to Cairo is flynas, representing 30% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Egyptair at 18%, SAUDIA at 17%, and flyadeal at 15%.

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Nile Air	PriceFrom £67	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.1 16 reviews	Search Nile Air flights
flyadeal	PriceFrom £79	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 78 reviews	Search flyadeal flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom £104	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 384 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom £104	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 640 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
flynas	PriceFrom £139	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 96 reviews	Search flynas flights
Nesma Airlines	PriceFrom £158	Free Cancellation	Rating 4.6 3 reviews	Search Nesma Airlines flights

SAUDIA Flights From Riyadh to Cairo
SAUDIA operates around 28 flights from Riyadh to Cairo every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been £225, but momondo users have found SAUDIA deals from Riyadh to Cairo from as low as £104 round-trip. SAUDIA has been scored 7.4/10 in 640 reviews.
flyadeal Flights From Riyadh to Cairo
Across 78 flyadeal reviews on momondo, the average score is 6.7/10. flyadeal flies from Riyadh to Cairo about 21 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from £79 to £144. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Riyadh and Cairo?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cairo from Riyadh, with most prices found around £136. If you don’t want to visit Cairo in October, then you should wait until December to fly from Riyadh, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £138.

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What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cairo?

Flying to Cairo from Riyadh in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £182 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £288.

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There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Riyadh to Cairo flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Riyadh to Cairo.

How have Riyadh to Cairo flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Riyadh to Cairo flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo?

flyadeal, Air Arabia, and Egyptair are the most popular carriers operating from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Cairo

Which airlines fly to Cairo?

How often are flights from Riyadh to Cairo delayed?

Historically, on average around 16% of flights between Riyadh and Cairo have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 117 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Cairo flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Cairo flights?

According to our data, flynas have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 3% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Riyadh to Cairo on average per day?

As of November 2025, there are 20 flights per day flying from Riyadh to Cairo. The most common time of day flights depart is 07:00, with 39% of flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from Riyadh to Cairo on average per week?

The number of flights available between Riyadh and Cairo is 144 per week as of November 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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