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$243+ Cheap flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Cairo (CAI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CAI
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Zurich to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zurich (ZRH) 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$378
(Iberia)

One-way from

$243
(Aegean Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$465

Good round-trip deal

$553 or less

Good one-way deal

$382 or less
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Cheapest flights from Zurich to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Zurich to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:30 amZRH - CAI
1 stop13h 50mIberia
Mon 9/1511:20 pmCAI - ZRH
1 stop12h 45mIberia
Deal found 4/29$378
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/24:00 pmZRH - CAI
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/216:30 amCAI - ZRH
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$379
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:05 pmZRH - CAI
1 stop6h 10mITA Airways
Sun 9/284:45 amCAI - ZRH
1 stop6h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 4/29$381
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1210:30 amZRH - CAI
1 stop14h 40mLOT
Sun 5/183:10 amCAI - ZRH
1 stop7h 30mLOT
Deal found 4/29$390
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/73:05 pmZRH - CAI
1 stop10h 35mAustrian Airlines
Thu 6/193:40 amCAI - ZRH
1 stop7h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$409
This Aegean Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aegean Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:00 pmZRH - CAI
1 stop6h 50mAegean Airlines
Mon 10/204:00 amCAI - ZRH
1 stop7h 20mAegean Airlines
Deal found 4/29$416
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2010:50 amZRH - CAI
1 stop11h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/283:15 amCAI - ZRH
1 stop12h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$424
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/217:00 amZRH - CAI
Nonstop4h 00mSWISS
Fri 11/281:00 pmCAI - ZRH
Nonstop4h 10mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$441
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/97:15 amZRH - CAI
2 stops18h 55mLufthansa
Mon 6/234:25 pmCAI - ZRH
1 stop17h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$462
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:50 amZRH - CAI
2 stops12h 40mKLM
Tue 5/203:30 amCAI - ZRH
2 stops11h 15mKLM
Deal found 4/29$491
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/244:00 pmZRH - CAI
2 stops18h 25mSAUDIA
Tue 11/114:50 pmCAI - ZRH
2 stops21h 55mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/29$628

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Zurich to Cairo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Cairo that are best for you.

Fly from

Zurich

Fly to

Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ZurichCairo

ZRH - CAI

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Mon 9/8

7:30 am-10:20 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Cairo

Mon 9/15

11:20 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 45m

$378

ZurichCairo

ZRH - CAI

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Sat 9/20

7:05 pm-2:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

Cairo

Sun 9/28

4:45 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 20m

$381

ZurichCairo

ZRH - CAI

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Mon 5/12

10:30 am-2:10 am

1 stop14h 40m

Cairo

Sun 5/18

3:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 30m

$390

ZurichCairo

ZRH - CAI

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Sat 6/7

3:05 pm-2:40 am

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Thu 6/19

3:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop7h 05m

$409

ZurichCairo

ZRH - CAI

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Wed 10/15

7:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop6h 50m

Cairo

Mon 10/20

4:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

$416

ZurichCairo

ZRH - CAI

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Mon 10/20

10:50 am-11:40 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Cairo

Tue 10/28

3:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$424

ZurichCairo

ZRH - CAI

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Sat 6/7

7:15 pm-2:20 am

1 stop6h 05m

Cairo

Fri 6/20

6:00 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$440

ZurichCairo

ZRH - CAI

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Mon 6/9

7:15 am-3:10 am

2 stops18h 55m

Cairo

Mon 6/23

4:25 pm-8:50 am

1 stop17h 25m

$462

ZurichCairo

ZRH - CAI

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Sat 5/17

2:20 pm-1:30 am

2 stops10h 10m

Cairo

Sun 5/25

3:30 am-1:45 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$497

ZurichCairo

ZRH - CAI

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Mon 9/8

12:10 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Cairo

Mon 9/15

6:00 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$513

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Compare providers for flights from Zurich to Cairo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Zurich to Cairo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Cairo flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Cairo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Zurich-Cairo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Zurich-Cairo flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Zurich-Cairo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Zurich to Cairo flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Zurich to Cairo trip
Airlines
Egyptair

EgyptAir allows two checked bags up to 50 pounds each in Economy, ideal for travelers.


EgyptAir offers priority check-in for Business and Star Alliance Gold members, ensuring efficiency.

Read more about Egyptairby Yulia Denisyuk
SWISS

SWISS offers competitive fares and miles even on Economy Light, a nice perk for travelers.


SWISS provides Wi-Fi packages with free messaging on long-haul flights, enhancing connectivity.

Read more about SWISSby Paul Rubio
Airports
ZRH

For a smooth check-in at ZRH, use Swiss Air's areas 1 and 3. Arriving by train? Check-in area 3 is most convenient.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
CAI

For a visa on arrival at CAI, buy a sticker at any bank counter and proceed to passport control. Have exact USD in cash.

Read more about CAIby Yulia Denisyuk
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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Expert on SWISS

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Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from Zurich to Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from Zurich with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Cairo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Zurich to Cairo. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Zurich to Cairo is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Zurich to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,272). 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 ZRH to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Zurich 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 April 30, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Zurich to Cairo by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairo. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aegean Airlines, KLM and LOT from Zurich to Cairo by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
LOT
7.6
Good
1,069 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very good
739 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zurich to Cairo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Zurich to Cairo?

    You will need to book a flight from Zurich to Cairo if you want to fly from Zurich to Cairo. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Cairo (CAI) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Cairo from the Zurich airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from ZRH to CAI to be around 4h 00m.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Cairo flight route?

    The Zurich to Cairo flight path was viewed by 54 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on Iberia is currently your cheapest option to Cairo, with prices starting at $378. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by ITA Airways and LOT, with the lowest prices starting at $381 and $390, respectively. Iberia is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Zurich to Cairo one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Aegean Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $243. However, be on the lookout for offers from SAUDIA and Ajet, as they are both options that can get you from Zurich to Cairo for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Zurich to Cairo?

    On average you can expect to pay $594 for a flight from Zurich to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is $279 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Cairo) is currently priced at $425.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zurich 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 Zurich to Cairo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Zurich to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,272). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ITA AirwaysCheapest$204Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$274Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
LOTCheapest$334Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$348Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EgyptairCheapest$369Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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