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$174+ Cheap flights from Cairo (CAI) to Zurich (ZRH)

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CAI — ZRH
août 3 — août 101
dim. 8/3
dim. 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Zurich are usually found in May or July, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cairo to Zurich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to Zurich (ZRH). 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 juillet 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$174
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$364

Good round-trip deal

$270 or less

Good one-way deal

$272 or less
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Cheapest flights from Cairo to Zurich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairo to Zurich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juillet 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
jeu. 9/116:00 pmCAI - ZRH
Nonstop4h 20mSWISS
jeu. 9/1812:10 pmZRH - CAI
Nonstop4h 00mSWISS
Deal found 7/28$237
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/116:00 pmCAI - ZRH
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 9/188:50 amZRH - CAI
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$269
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 9/114:45 pmCAI - ZRH
1 stop16h 20mAustrian Airlines
jeu. 9/181:20 pmZRH - CAI
1 stop12h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$300
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/293:10 amCAI - ZRH
1 stop7h 30mLOT
jeu. 10/3010:25 amZRH - CAI
1 stop12h 05mLOT
Deal found 7/29$314
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lun. 11/104:35 amCAI - ZRH
1 stop14h 50mITA Airways
dim. 11/167:15 pmZRH - CAI
1 stop5h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 7/27$326
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sam. 11/155:15 amCAI - ZRH
1 stop5h 55mLufthansa
dim. 11/165:00 pmZRH - CAI
1 stop6h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/29$337

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairo to Zurich that are best for you.

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Cairo

Fly to

Zurich

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoZurich

CAI - ZRH

CAIZRH

Cairo

jeu. 9/11

6:00 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Zurich

jeu. 9/18

12:10 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$237

CairoZurich

CAI - ZRH

CAIZRH

Cairo

jeu. 9/11

6:00 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Zurich

jeu. 9/18

8:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$269

CairoZurich

CAI - ZRH

CAIZRH

Cairo

jeu. 9/11

4:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop16h 20m

Zurich

jeu. 9/18

1:20 pm-2:40 am

1 stop12h 20m

$300

CairoZurich

CAI - ZRH

CAIZRH

Cairo

lun. 9/29

3:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 30m

Zurich

jeu. 10/30

10:25 am-12:30 am

1 stop12h 05m

$314

CairoZurich

CAI - ZRH

CAIZRH

Cairo

lun. 11/10

4:35 am-6:25 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Zurich

dim. 11/16

7:15 pm-2:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

$326

CairoZurich

CAI - ZRH

CAIZRH

Cairo

sam. 11/15

5:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

Zurich

dim. 11/16

5:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 15m

$337

CairoZurich

CAI - ZRH

CAIZRH

Cairo

mer. 10/15

12:10 am-8:55 am

1 stop9h 45m

$174

CairoZurich

CAI - ZRH

CAIZRH

Cairo

sam. 11/15

4:40 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 40m

$181

CairoZurich

CAI - ZRH

CAIZRH

Cairo

mer. 10/8

11:20 pm-10:10 am

1 stop11h 50m

$201

CairoZurich

CAI - ZRH

CAIZRH

Cairo

jeu. 8/21

4:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

$207

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The best insider tips for Cairo to Zurich flights

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

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


SWISS provides complementary messaging Wi-Fi on long-haul flights, covering iMessage, WhatsApp, and WeChat.

Read more about SWISSby Paul Rubio
Egyptair

EgyptAir allows two checked bags up to 50 pounds each in Economy class on international routes.


EgyptAir offers priority check-in for Business passengers and Star Alliance Gold members.

Read more about Egyptairby Yulia Denisyuk
Airports
CAI

Arrive at CAI 3 hours early for flights to avoid delays, especially during afternoon rush hours.

Read more about CAIby Yulia Denisyuk
ZRH

Use the train from ZRH to Zürich city center; it's fast and economical, departing every 10 minutes.

Read more about ZRHby Yulia Denisyuk
Our travel experts
Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on SWISS

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

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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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Egyptair, ZRH and CAI

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Zurich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Zurich from Cairo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairo to Zurich. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Cairo to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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 CAI to ZRH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairo to Zurich. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juillet 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairo to Zurich in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cairo to Zurich. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cairo to Zurich flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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

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

Athens (ATH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Cairo to Zurich on Cheapflights.

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

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

Warsaw (WAW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $298.

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

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

Flights via Athens (ATH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 40m.

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

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

Flights via Athens (ATH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zurich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zurich. 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 Zurich. Reviews last updated juillet 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines, LOT, and Austrian Airlines from Cairo to Zurich. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

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
8.2
Very good
779 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

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
1,105 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

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
821 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

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
1,683 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Vueling
7.1
Good
1,175 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very good
779 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.2

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 Cairo to Zurich. 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 Cairo to Zurich?

    To fly from Cairo to Zurich, you need to book a flight from Cairo (CAI) to Zurich (ZRH). Nonstop flights to Zurich from Cairo take 4h 10m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Cairo to Zurich offered by 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Cairo to Zurich flight route?

    Flights from Cairo to Zurich have been viewed 202 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Zurich, with prices starting at $237. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Austrian Airlines and LOT, with the lowest prices starting at $300 and $314, respectively. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Cairo to Zurich are Vueling ($174), Aegean Airlines ($181), and Ajet ($207).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Zurich?

    On average you can expect to pay $798 for a flight from Cairo to Zurich. The cheapest flight overall is $196 while the most popular route, (Cairo - Zurich) is currently priced at $280.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Zurich (average of $637). Flying from Cairo to Zurich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cairo to Zurich. 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 juillet 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aegean AirlinesCheapest$212Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
SWISSCheapest$258Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
AjetCheapest$273Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LOTCheapest$286Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$287Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EgyptairCheapest$354Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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