Question 1

What’s the fastest layover option from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 04m.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 10m.

Question 3

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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Vienna (VIE) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $404.

Question 4

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of 1-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cairo on Cheapflights.

Question 5

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to Cairo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Edinburgh 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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Edinburgh to Cairo flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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.

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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).

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 35% on the overall cost on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo.

Question 11

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 52% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Edinburgh to Cairo within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $538.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Cairo from Edinburgh average $577. You can even find prices in March for less than $577, as users have found deals to Cairo from as low as $362. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cairo from Edinburgh. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 18%.

Question 13

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

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Edinburgh to Cairo by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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

Question 16

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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.

Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$681

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest$360	Average$481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$586	Average$626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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