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Updated January 2023
No doubt that the pyramids of Giza lay the biggest claim to Egypt’s capital city. But even if we remove the ancient monuments from the equation, Cairo remains one of the most visited cities in the MENA region as well as the world. Cairo’s role as one of the region’s tourism and business hub is undeniable.
Looking to travel to Cairo from Jeddah? Here are the latest flight news, travel requirements, airline schedules and airfares.
Jeddah to Cairo flights today
A simple search through Wego will show you the latest flight schedules, allowing you to choose the best flight deals from across several airlines.
Cheapest Flights From Jeddah to Cairo
*All prices and schedules are for flights in January 2023; they are accurate at the time of writing.
Saudia
Saudia, KSA’s national air carrier, operates direct flights from Jeddah to Cairo every day.
Jeddah to Cairo flight time
Direct flights between Jeddah and Cairo typically take 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete. Connecting flights may take upto 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Jeddah to Cairo flight schedule and ticket price
Saudia operates both direct and connecting flights between Jeddah and Cairo on all days of the week.
Direct flights
Jeddah to Cairo: Multiple direct flights available all days of the week
Airfares start from SAR 517
Connecting flights
Riyadh to Cairo: Up to 3 connecting flights available 4 days a week. Possible stopovers include Tabuk, Riyadh, Dammam, Amman, Taif, and others.
Airfares start from SAR 484
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Egypt Air
Egypt Air, the state-owned flag carrier of Egypt, operates several direct flights and connecting flights from Jeddah to Cairo every day.
Jeddah to Cairo flight time
Direct flights between Jeddah and Cairo typically take 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete. Connecting flights could take up to 9 hours, depending on the layover periods.
Jeddah to Cairo flight schedule and ticket price
Egypt Air operates several direct flights between Riyadh and Cairo on all days of the week.
Direct flights
Riyadh to Cairo: Up to 6 direct flights all days of the week
Airfares start from SAR 608
Connecting flights
Riyadh to Cairo: Up to 5 connecting flights all days of the week
Airfares start from SAR 2,427
Please visit Wego for Egypt Air full schedule.
Jeddah to Cairo travel guidelines
Visa requirements for Saudi travellers
Saudi travellers are not required to obtain a visa to enter Egypt. Saudi Arabia is among the countries granted visa-free arrangements by the Egyptian authorities.
Entry requirements
The Egypt authority has lifted all travel restrictions related to COVID-19. All foreign travellers are allowed to enter the country without the need to show proof of vaccination or a negative result of a PCR test.
