Cheap flights from Glasgow to Cairo

Start checking fares well ahead, because the cheapest month in this calendar is January and the seats that suit a winter trip go first. December and school holiday periods usually push prices up, so compare a few dates on either side of your ideal week. The calendar here runs from October to April; if your dates are flexible, look at midweek departures and avoid the busiest holiday weeks.

Easyjet and Jet2 are the low-cost names on the list, so they are the natural starting point if price matters most, but check what each fare includes. British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are full-service carriers, while Aer Lingus, BA CityFlyer, KLM Cityhopper and Emerald Airlines sit somewhere between them. The exact routing, connection and inclusions differ by ticket, so compare baggage, seat and change rules before you book.

Cairo International is the airport you land at, and it sits northeast of the city rather than in the centre, so plan your transfer before you arrive. Traffic can be heavy, and the drive into central Cairo varies with the time of day. Taxis and ride-hailing are the usual ways in, but agree the fare or use the app before you set off.

Security and immigration can take a while, especially when several flights arrive together, so do not plan anything tight on arrival day. If you are connecting onward within Egypt, leave plenty of time between flights and check which terminal your next departure uses.

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

• Check passport validity and Egypt entry rules for your nationality before you pay.
• Confirm the exact departure airport on your ticket, since this page lists Glasgow International.
• Compare baggage, seat and change rules, especially on low-cost fares.
• Check whether your connection is on one ticket or separate bookings.
• Look at dates around January if you want the cheapest month shown.
• Allow extra transfer time in Cairo traffic when you plan your arrival.