What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $430.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 45m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 50m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo on Cheapflights.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo round-trip?

Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cairo, with prices starting at $430. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $431 and $470, respectively. Qatar Airways is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo?

Consider Emirates, Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Located just 11.5 mi from the city center, Cairo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairo from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Cairo (CAI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 3 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Cairo?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Cairo.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Cairo?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,193). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,339 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,339 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,339 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,622 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,339 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,251 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,339 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Located just 11.5 mi from the city center, Cairo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairo from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Cairo (CAI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 3 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo round-trip?
Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Cairo, with prices starting at $430. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $431 and $470, respectively. Qatar Airways is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Cairo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Cairo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Cairo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Cairo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,193). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Qatar Airways	Cheapest$430	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$431	Average$434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Emirates	Cheapest$470	Average$480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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