Riyadh Air will launch daily nonstop flights between Riyadh and Cairo from 25 June 2026, flown on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Cairo is one of the first routes in the new Saudi carrier’s network, alongside London and Dubai.
If you’ve been following Riyadh Air‘s rollout, this is the route guide for the Cairo run.
When Riyadh Air’s Cairo flights start and the daily schedule
Daily Riyadh–Cairo flights begin on 25 June 2026. The route runs once each way, every day, on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Here is the published schedule (local times):
- RX331 (Riyadh to Cairo): departs Riyadh 16:10, arrives Cairo 18:55.
- RX332 (Cairo to Riyadh): departs Cairo 20:25, arrives Riyadh 23:00.
The flight is blocked at around 2 hours 45 minutes westbound and 2 hours 35 minutes eastbound. That makes it an easy same-day connection in either direction.
Every Cairo flight uses the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the widebody aircraft Riyadh Air is launching its entire initial network on. Onboard, the airline offers free high-speed Wi-Fi on every flight.
How to book Riyadh Air flights to Cairo
You can book Riyadh–Cairo flights now through Riyadh Air’s own channels and approved partners. Tickets are already on sale ahead of the 25 June start.
The main booking options are:
- Riyadh Air website: book directly at riyadhair.com.
- Riyadh Air mobile app: available on iOS and Android.
- Riyadh Air page on Wego
Cairo was added to Riyadh Air’s on-sale network alongside Dubai and the domestic Jeddah route. For full context on the booking launch and the wider route list, see our guide on Riyadh Air opening bookings for its new routes.
Riyadh Air Opens Bookings for New Routes, First Flight on 10 June
Join Sfeer before you fly
Riyadh Air’s loyalty programme, Sfeer, is free to join and worth signing up for before your first flight. Founding members get a price guarantee, complimentary Wi-Fi and rewards from day one.
Egyptian travellers can register through riyadhair.com to start collecting points as soon as they book.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Riyadh Air start flying to Cairo?
Daily flights begin on 25 June 2026. Tickets are already on sale through Riyadh Air’s website, app and approved agents.
What are the Riyadh Air Cairo flight times?
RX331 departs Riyadh at 16:10 and arrives in Cairo at 18:55. The return, RX332, departs Cairo at 20:25 and arrives in Riyadh at 23:00.
Which aircraft does Riyadh Air use on the Cairo route?
The route is flown on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Every flight includes free high-speed Wi-Fi.
How often does Riyadh Air fly between Riyadh and Cairo?
The service is daily in both directions. It is one of the busiest capital-to-capital routes in the world, carrying around 2.7 million passengers last year.
Sources
- Riyadh Air — Riyadh Air Connects Riyadh to Cairo With Daily Flights
- Saudi Press Agency — Riyadh Air Announces Five New Destinations as First Three Boeing 787-9 Aircraft Arrive
- One Mile at a Time — Riyadh Air Launches: Routes, Schedules and Tickets On Sale
- Aviation A2Z — Riyadh Air Targets One of the World’s Busiest Routes With Cairo Launch
- AFM — Riyadh Air Receives Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft in June 2026
- Aviation A2Z — Air India and Riyadh Air Sign MoU for New Codeshare Partnership
