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

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

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of 1-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Cairo on Cheapflights.

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

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

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 31m.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairo round-trip?

Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Cairo, with prices starting at $339. Another option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at $575 round trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 49% 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 $522.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Cairo from Edinburgh average $581. You can even find prices in March for less than $581, 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 20%.

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

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.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?

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

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

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Cairo are usually found in March or November, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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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.

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

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.

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to Cairo, such as Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Craig,Sep 2023

IST - CAI

Nothing bad or extraordinary on this flight. Boarding was a bit strained and late.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Craig,Sep 2023

IST - CAI

Nothing bad or extraordinary on this flight. Boarding was a bit strained and late.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,409 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Craig,Sep 2023

IST - CAI

Nothing bad or extraordinary on this flight. Boarding was a bit strained and late.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Cairo round-trip?
Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Cairo, with prices starting at $339. Another option worth looking into is Turkish Airlines, starting at $575 round trip. You may be able to fly from Edinburgh to Cairo for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to Cairo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to Cairo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to Cairo?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Cairo?
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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest$339	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$575	Average$626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

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