Three airlines currently fly direct from Dubai to Cairo: Emirates, EgyptAir, and flydubai. Emirates publishes 35 weekly departures to Cairo International, while flydubai lists 10 weekly flights to Sphinx; EgyptAir also lists Dubai–Cairo services.
Airlines Operating Dubai–Cairo Right Now
Schedules checked on 10 September 2026 do not confirm seats or live flight status. Times are local. The EgyptAir rows show dated examples, not its full weekly schedule.
| Airline | Flight | Schedule | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | EK929 (DXB → CAI) | Daily — dep 04:00, arr 06:50 | Boeing 777 |
| Emirates | EK927 (DXB → CAI) | Daily — dep 08:15, arr 11:05 | Airbus A380 |
| Emirates | EK923 (DXB → CAI) | Daily — dep 15:15, arr 18:05 | Airbus A380 |
| Emirates | EK925 (DXB → CAI) | Daily — dep 22:00, arr 00:50 (+1) | Airbus A380 |
| Emirates | EK926 (CAI → DXB) | Daily — dep 02:30, arr 07:25 | Airbus A380 |
| Emirates | EK930 (CAI → DXB) | Daily — dep 08:30, arr 13:25 | Boeing 777 |
| Emirates | EK928 (CAI → DXB) | Daily — dep 13:10, arr 18:05 | Airbus A380 |
| Emirates | EK924 (CAI → DXB) | Daily — dep 20:05, arr 01:00 (+1) | Airbus A380 |
| EgyptAir | MS911 (DXB → CAI) | 11 September — dep 05:20, arr 08:00; 12–13 September — dep 05:20, arr 07:55 | Airbus A320neo on 11–12 September; Boeing 737-800 on 13 September |
| EgyptAir | MS912 (CAI → DXB) | 12–13 September — dep 10:05, arr 14:50 | Boeing 787-9 on 12 Sep; Airbus A330-300 on 13 Sep |
| flydubai | FZ191 / FZ193 (DXB → SPX) | 10 weekly combined — departures listed at 22:20 and 10:15; exact days and arrival times vary | Aircraft assignment varies |
| flydubai | FZ192 / FZ194 (SPX → DXB) | 10 weekly combined — departures listed at 01:50 and 13:45; exact days and arrival times vary | Aircraft assignment varies |
| Emirates | EK921 (DXB → CAI) | Daily — dep 12:00, arr 14:50 | Boeing 777 |
| Emirates | EK922 (CAI → DXB) | Daily — dep 17:25, arr 22:20 | Boeing 777 |
Note that flydubai serves Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, not Cairo International Airport (CAI). SPX is approximately 42 km from central Cairo and 45 km from the Pyramids of Giza.
One-Stop Alternatives From Dubai to Cairo
With only three direct operators on the route, connecting options through nearby hubs can be useful when direct flights are sold out or don’t fit your schedule. Possible one-stop routings include Istanbul, Amman, or Riyadh; the available itinerary depends on the travel date.
- Via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines: Turkish Airlines operates multiple daily flights from Dubai to Istanbul and onward to Cairo, with connection times depending on the selected flights. Check Turkish Airlines schedules.
- Via Amman on Royal Jordanian: Royal Jordanian connects Dubai to Cairo through Queen Alia International Airport, subject to the selected itinerary. Check Royal Jordanian schedules.
- Via Riyadh on Saudia: Saudia offers daily Dubai–Riyadh and Riyadh–Cairo services, with connection times depending on the selected flights. Check Saudia schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which airlines fly direct from Dubai to Cairo?
Emirates, EgyptAir, and flydubai operate direct flights from Dubai to Cairo. Emirates and EgyptAir fly into Cairo International Airport (CAI), while flydubai serves Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Cairo?
The direct flight from Dubai to Cairo takes approximately 3 hours 50 minutes on Emirates and 3 hours 35 minutes on EgyptAir. flydubai’s current route page lists approximately 3 hours 29 minutes to Sphinx, with duration varying by flight.
Is Emirates flying Dubai to Cairo right now?
Yes — Emirates publishes five daily departures (EK929, EK927, EK921, EK923 and EK925), or 35 weekly. The route page lists three Airbus A380 rotations and two Boeing 777 rotations, subject to aircraft changes.
Is EgyptAir flying Dubai to Cairo right now?
EgyptAir continues to list Dubai–Cairo service. Wego’s timetable checked on 10 September includes MS911 from Dubai on 11–13 September and MS912 from Cairo on 12–13 September, among other services. These examples do not confirm a daily rotation or live operation.
Are there one-stop alternatives if direct flights don’t work?
Yes — possible connecting options are via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines, via Amman on Royal Jordanian, or via Riyadh on Saudia. The shortest connection depends on the date and flights offered.
Sources
- Emirates — Flights from Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (CAI)
- Emirates Media Centre — Emirates boosts presence in Egypt with a fifth daily flight (3 November 2025)
- Emirates — Flights from Cairo (CAI) to Dubai (DXB)
- Egypt State Information Service — EgyptAir announces regular operation of flights to UAE destinations (5 May 2026)
- EgyptAir — Timetable
- flydubai — Dubai (DXB) to Cairo (SPX) flights
- The National — Dubai and Abu Dhabi Flight Cancellations and Delays (9 September 2026)
