- Cheapest month found: January 2027, from $113 one way on easyJet (1 stop).
- Dearest month: May 2027, from $205. Usual fare about $163.
- Non-stop fares found on Wizz Air.
30% below usual: a good time to book
Best fare in the next three months: $113 in January 2027, against a usual $163.
Tracked every day since 2 November 2026: 36 fare checks saved on this route so far, across every departure month.
Cheapest fare by month
Cheapest one-way fare per person for each departure month. Yellow is the cheapest month. Tap a month to watch it.
Fares other travellers found in recent searches, checked 7 November 2026; months marked n/a had no fares yet. Prices change and are confirmed only when you book. Bags may cost extra.
Price history
How the cheapest fare on this route has moved, from our own daily checks (6 days so far). The longer we watch, the better we know a good price.
Return fares
Out in one month and back the next, the usual length of a family visit. Lowest return fare per person found.
| Fly out | Come back | Return from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | December 2026 | $264 | Watch |
| December 2026 | January 2027 | $384 | Watch |
| January 2027 | February 2027 | $233 | Watch |
Return fares other travellers found recently; they change and are confirmed only when you book.
Airlines on this route
| Month | Cheapest fare | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $123 | easyJet | 1 stop |
| December 2026 | $129 | Wizz Air | 1 stop |
| January 2027 | $113 | easyJet | 1 stop |
| March 2027 | $163 | Ryanair | 1 stop |
| April 2027 | $195 | Wizz Air | 2 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| May 2027 | $205 | Wizz Air | 1 stop |
Fares are found in pounds and shown in your currency at today's rate; the airline or travel site charges in its own currency when you book.
Nonstop or one stop?
The lowest nonstop fare against the lowest fare with one stop, month by month. A stop can save money; check the connection time before you book.
| Month | Nonstop | One stop |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $168 Wizz Air | $123 easyJet |
| December 2026 | $172 Wizz Air | $129 Wizz Air |
| January 2027 | $160 Wizz Air | $113 easyJet |
| March 2027 | none found | $163 Ryanair |
| May 2027 | none found | $205 Wizz Air |
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British Airways and EgyptAir fly nonstop from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Egypt is 2 hours ahead of the UK for most of the year, and Christmas, New Year, Easter, the Eid holidays and the UK school summer holidays in July and August are the busiest weeks to plan around.
Last checked: November 2026
When fares to Cairo are lowest
Fares to Cairo are usually lowest outside school holidays and major festivals, and the live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares. Use the Slashtel Fare Index to time your booking: 100 is the route's usual monthly fare, and 85 or under is a good time to book.
The index compares the lowest fare in the next three months against the route's usual monthly fare. That gives you one simple number to judge whether a fare is worth taking now or waiting on. The fare calendar covers 12 months, so you can scan a full year of months rather than guessing.
To get a useful comparison for your own trip:
- Open the fare calendar on this page and find your travel month.
- Check the Slashtel Fare Index for that period.
- If the index is 85 or under, it is a good time to book.
- If it is close to 100 or above, watch the fare for a while.
- Set a price alert so you hear when fares fall for your dates.
Direct flights and airlines on the route
British Airways and EgyptAir fly direct from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Both are full service airlines, which suits families and holidaymakers who want one ticket and no change of aircraft on the way to Cairo.
If a nonstop flight matters to you, these are the two airlines to check on this route.
Pegasus, Wizz Air and easyJet also appear in our fare checks with a stop. Some of these are self transfer routes on separate tickets, which carry risk if a flight is delayed. On a self transfer booking you are responsible for making the connection, and a delay on the first flight can leave you buying a new onward ticket. For a family trip with luggage and fixed holiday dates, weigh that risk before you book.
Busy weeks on the London to Cairo route
The busiest weeks on this route are Christmas and New Year, Easter, the Eid holidays (dates follow the moon) and the UK school summer holidays in July and August. Fares are typically higher in these periods, so book earlier and stay flexible on dates.
Many Egyptian families in the UK travel home during the school holidays, and the Eid holidays shift each year because they follow the moon. Check the dates for your year before you fix your trip.
If your dates are fixed, set an alert and let the fares come to you instead of checking every day. Outside these busy weeks, the index is more likely to sit at a good level.
Remember the time difference: Egypt is 2 hours ahead of the UK for most of the year. A late departure from London can mean a very late arrival in Cairo, so plan the first night accordingly.
Arriving in Cairo: phone, data and entry
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the main arrival point for this route. Egypt's mobile networks are Vodafone, Orange, e& (Etisalat) and WE, with 4G and 5G in some areas. Sort your data before you fly and check the official entry rules for your passport.
A travel eSIM set up before departure means you land connected, without hunting for a shop in the terminal. If you prefer a local SIM, the four networks above are the ones to look for.
Network generation is 4G, with 5G in some areas, so coverage and speed vary by location. For maps, messaging and booking a car, 4G is enough for most trips.
On entry, rules depend on your passport. Check the official rules for your passport before you fly, and do this well ahead of your travel date.
How to get a price alert for your dates
We check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target. Set a target that fits your budget and let the alerts do the watching.
Start with your travel dates and the fare you would be happy to pay. We then compare fares daily against both the usual price for those dates and your own target.
This works well for family trips where dates are fixed by school holidays or Eid. If your dates are flexible, a wider window gives the alert more chance to find a lower fare.
The fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares, so you can see where your dates sit before you set a target. You can also use the Slashtel Fare Index to decide whether to book now or wait.
Ready for Cairo
Live arrivals at Cairo International Airport: see when a flight lands and track it free by email.
Questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Cairo?
January 2027 has the lowest one-way fare we found: from $113 (fares checked 7 November 2026). The dearest month is May 2027, from $205.
Are there direct flights from London to Cairo?
Yes. Non-stop fares we found were on Wizz Air.
Which airlines fly from London to Cairo?
Fares we found were on easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, MW, Wizz Air, Wizz Air, AJet, easyJet, direct or with a stop.
Is now a good time to book London to Cairo?
Our Fare Index for this route is 70 (100 is the usual fare): the best fare in the next three months is $113 in January 2027, against a usual $163 so it is 30% below usual: a good time to book. Checked 7 November 2026.
Will my phone work in Egypt?
Your home SIM may charge roaming. A Egypt travel eSIM gives you data from landing while your own number stays on for calls, texts and bank codes.
More flights to Egypt
How we get these numbers: each day we save the cheapest fare travellers found for every month of this route. We never call a fare live, and we never add a fee to it.