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$238+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZRH — CAI
Sep 16 — Sep 231
Wed 9/16
Wed 9/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zurich to Cairo are usually found in January or March, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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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 August 17, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/194:00 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Thu 9/243:25 pm -
2 stops20h 10m
Deal found 8/16$376
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 10/711:35 am -
1 stop10h 55m
Wed 10/145:05 am -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 8/14$379
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/1111:40 am -
1 stop10h 50m
Thu 9/172:55 am -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 8/14$380
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 10/14:00 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Thu 10/87:40 pm -
2 stops15h 55m
Deal found 8/16$401
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Tue 9/299:40 pm -
2 stops22h 05m
Tue 10/67:40 pm -
3 stops15h 55m
Deal found 8/15$402
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 9/1511:35 am -
1 stop10h 55m
Tue 9/227:40 pm -
2 stops20h 20m
Deal found 8/12$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/24:00 pm -
2 stops31h 15m
Fri 11/135:25 am -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 8/16$432

Find 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 August 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$376
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$238
(Air Cairo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$533

Good round-trip deal

$505 or less

Good one-way deal

$306 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 August 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Zurich to Cairo that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ZurichCairo

ZRH Zurich - CAI Cairo

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Sat 2/13

11:20 am-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Cairo

Sun 2/21

10:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$411

ZurichCairo

ZRH Zurich - CAI Cairo

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Tue 11/10

11:20 am-2:55 am

1 stop14h 35m

Cairo

Tue 11/17

8:50 pm-10:20 am

1 stop14h 30m

$439

ZurichCairo

ZRH Zurich - CAI Cairo

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Mon 9/14

7:40 am-8:50 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Cairo

Thu 9/24

10:15 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$462

ZurichCairo

ZRH Zurich - CAI Cairo

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Sat 1/2

2:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Cairo

Sun 1/10

5:25 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$503

ZurichCairo

ZRH Zurich - CAI Cairo

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Mon 9/14

7:05 pm-2:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

Cairo

Thu 9/24

6:15 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$551

ZurichCairo

ZRH Zurich - CAI Cairo

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Mon 9/14

7:00 pm-8:50 am

1 stop12h 50m

Cairo

Thu 9/24

8:00 pm-8:25 am

2 stops13h 25m

$551

ZurichCairo

ZRH Zurich - CAI Cairo

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Fri 9/25

7:05 pm-2:15 am

1 stop6h 10m

Cairo

Sat 10/17

4:45 am-10:05 am

1 stop6h 20m

$570

ZurichCairo

ZRH Zurich - CAI Cairo

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Mon 12/14

11:20 am-2:55 am

1 stop14h 35m

Cairo

Sun 12/20

4:40 am-2:30 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$593
Quickest round-trip

ZurichCairo

ZRH Zurich - CAI Cairo

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Sat 9/19

12:15 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Cairo

Thu 9/24

6:15 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$685
Cheapest one-way

ZurichCairo

ZRH Zurich - CAI Cairo

ZRHCAI

Zurich

Sun 8/30

6:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$238

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Zurich-Cairo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Zurich to Cairo

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

The best time to book flights from Zurich to Cairo is 22 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cairo (average of $364). Flying from Zurich to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $658). 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 August 17, 2026.

When flying from Zurich to Cairo, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Zurich to Cairo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Zurich to Cairo flights typically cost between $472 and $606 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $376 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 19-Sep 24).

The best insider tips for Zurich to Cairo flights

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Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Egyptair, ZRH and CAI

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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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on SWISS

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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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 August 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Zurich to Cairo, such as SWISS and Egyptair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,036 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,036 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,036 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
448 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,036 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

CFJ,Mar 2026

ZRH - VCE

Swiss International Airlines is heading towards becoming a budget carrier. The seats are in comfortable and have absolutely no recline. The crew are friendly, but offer a few services. At least they all line is usually punctual.

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.

  • How popular is this Zurich to Cairo flight route?

    The Zurich to Cairo flight path was viewed by 25 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Zurich to Cairo?

    A quick flight from Zurich to Cairo can take about 7h 35m. Aegean Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $411. The distance from Zurich to Cairo is about 1704 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Egyptair is currently your cheapest option to Cairo, with prices starting at $280. Another option worth looking into is SWISS, starting at $473 round trip. Egyptair is currently priced 45% 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 $212. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair and SWISS, 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 $552 for a flight from Zurich to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is $268 while the most popular route, (Zurich - Cairo) is currently priced at $400.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zurich to Cairo (average of $364). Flying from Zurich to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $658). 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 2 airlines flying from Zurich to Cairo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Zurich 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 August 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapest$280Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$473Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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