Which airlines fly to Cairo?

China Eastern, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cairo from Melbourne Airport according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Cairo. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Cairo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Cairo?

Sichuan Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Cairo

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the lowest average return price of $1,378.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Cairo?

Shanghai (PVG) was the most common stop: 40% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 07m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 53m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport is 11 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairo Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:45 - 10:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,303China Eastern

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

11:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:45 - 13:40CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

39h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,303China Eastern

Sat, 3 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

14:55 - 09:20MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

27h 25m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Istanbul

21:45 - 19:40CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

38h 55m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$1,381Turkish Airlines

Tue, 2 Feb - Mon, 3 May

14:55 - 09:20MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

27h 25m2 stops Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl Istanbul

21:45 - 19:40CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

38h 55m2 stops Istanbul Singapore Changi

$1,419Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 3 May

14:00 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

33h 35m3 stops Singapore Changi Chennai Sharjah

03:55 - 21:20CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

33h 25m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Thiruvananthapuram Singapore Changi

$1,420Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

14:25 - 09:05MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

26h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Istanbul

20:45 - 11:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

30h 05m2 stops Istanbul Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Intl

$1,713Turkish Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

18:20 - 16:45MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

31h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

18:45 - 16:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

37h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,793Etihad Airways

Tue, 9 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar

18:20 - 04:50MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

19h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:50 - 17:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

18h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,793Etihad Airways

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

08:45 - 17:15MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

41h 30m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

18:05 - 23:20CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

44h 15m2 stops Muscat Seeb Doha Hamad Intl

$1,961Oman Air

Thu, 21 Jan - Fri, 19 Feb

08:45 - 00:25MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

48h 40m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Muscat Seeb

18:05 - 05:45CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

50h 40m2 stops Muscat Seeb Doha Hamad Intl

$1,993Oman Air

Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

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01:30 - 23:05MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

28h 35m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Dammam King Fahad Intl

03:35 - 20:20CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

33h 45m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Thiruvananthapuram Singapore Changi

$1,863Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

01:30 - 02:30MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

32h 00m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Milan Malpensa

00:35 - 06:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

45h 25m2 stops Riyadh King Khaled Intl Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,867Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

17:20 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

38h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

02:20 - 15:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,216Etihad Airways

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

17:20 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

38h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

02:20 - 15:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,288Etihad Airways

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

05:15 - 06:50MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

32h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:10 - 08:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,341Emirates

Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

21:45 - 10:50MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

44h 05m2 stops Perth Doha Hamad Intl

19:50 - 17:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

38h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,387Qatar Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

21:45 - 10:50MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

44h 05m2 stops Perth Doha Hamad Intl

19:50 - 23:05CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

19h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$2,395Qatar Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

11:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:45 - 09:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$2,769China Eastern

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

05:15 - 06:50MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

32h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:10 - 21:50CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

25h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,795Emirates

Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

11:00 - 10:00MEL Melbourne-CAI Cairo

30h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

13:45 - 09:00CAI Cairo-MEL Melbourne

36h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$3,164China Eastern

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

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China Eastern flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo

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China Eastern

12 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

30h 00m

1 stop

CAI10:00Cairo

19 Oct

CAI13:45Cairo

36h 15m

1 stop

MEL10:00Melbourne

$1,303

China Eastern

22 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

30h 00m

1 stop

CAI10:00Cairo

7 Nov

CAI13:00Cairo

40h 05m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,304

China Eastern

14 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

30h 00m

1 stop

CAI10:00Cairo

30 Oct

CAI13:00Cairo

40h 05m

1 stop

MEL14:05Melbourne

$1,306

Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo

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Etihad Airways

22 Sept

MEL17:20Melbourne

26h 50m

1 stop

CAI13:10Cairo

23 Oct

CAI08:15Cairo

24h 35m

1 stop

MEL16:50Melbourne

$1,944

Etihad Airways

18 Sept

MEL17:20Melbourne

38h 15m

1 stop

CAI00:35Cairo

28 Sept

CAI02:20Cairo

30h 30m

1 stop

MEL15:50Melbourne

$2,216

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14:25-09:05

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$1,793

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08:45-17:15

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18:05-23:20

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$1,961

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Fri 20/11

08:45-00:25

2 stops48h 40m

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Mon 7/12

18:05-05:45

2 stops50h 40m

$1,993

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,555 to $2,309.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,303.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cairo from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around $1,373. If you aren’t able to travel to Cairo during the month of May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,483.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cairo from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cairo for around $1,746 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 Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,441 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Cairo flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Cairo flight.

How have Melbourne Airport to Cairo flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Cairo flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairo according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$780
Fastest flight time	25h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cairo from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $780. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Cairo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,303.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo takes 25h 10m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Cairo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairo

How far is Melbourne to Cairo by plane?
Cairo is 13942.2 km away from Melbourne. Typically, this will take 25h 10m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport is 11 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cairo Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Cairo Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Melbourne Airport to Cairo is China Eastern, representing 34% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Etihad Airways at 29%, Qatar Airways at 20%, and Sichuan Airlines at 5%.

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Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $718	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 35 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $757	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 475 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Gulf Air	PriceFrom $772	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 244 reviews	Search Gulf Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $819	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,661 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $923	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,469 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $963	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 240 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,335	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Oman Air	PriceFrom $1,450	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 139 reviews	Search Oman Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,811	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom $1,890	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 448 reviews	Search Egyptair flights

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