cheap flights from Dublin to Cairo

Travel in September or November when fares tend to sit between peak and bottom rates. October marks the lowest point for tickets on this route before prices climb toward year end. Weekday departures usually cost less than weekend flights regardless of season.

Full-service carriers like Egyptair and Turkish Airlines include checked bags and meals in their base fares. Low-cost options such as Vueling Airlines and Eurowings charge separately for hold luggage and seat selection. Qatar Airways, Iberia, Austrian, LOT Polish Airlines, Sun Express, and Transavia France each offer different combinations of included services.

Cairo International is a large hub that handles many passengers daily, which means longer walks between gates and terminals. Buses and taxis provide regular connections to the city centre from this single terminal building. Allow extra time during busy periods when queues form at immigration and customs checkpoints.

Currency

EGP (LE)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

122, 123, 180

Driving side

right

Calling code

+20

Internet domain

.eg, .مصر

Population of Cairo

9.8 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Africa/Cairo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Review what baggage allowance is included in your fare before booking low-cost carriers.
• Confirm you are flying from Dublin airport if the city had multiple options for departure.
• Check visa and passport requirements for entry into Egypt well ahead of travel dates.
• Book tickets on weekdays when demand tends to be lower than weekends.