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Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Cairo (CAI)

CMB — CAI
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Cairo (CAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

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$703
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 $1,192). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

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.

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

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

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

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

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

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

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Cairo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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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.

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

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  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Cairo?

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  • 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 $1,192). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Colombo to Cairo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Cairo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$430Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$431Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$470Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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