Cheap flights from Manchester to Cairo

January comes out cheapest in the calendar. The rest of the year is less even: school holidays, Christmas and Cairo's summer can all make fares less forgiving, while quieter midweek departures are worth checking before you settle on a date. The calendar covers all twelve months, so you can compare dated fares across the year instead of guessing. Book earlier for peak periods and keep your dates flexible if you want the lowest fare.

Some flights are non-stop, while others connect through an intermediate airport, adding time and a second boarding pass. The carriers listed include Easyjet, Aegean Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Jet2, Edelweiss Air, Sun Express, Royal Air Maroc, Egyptair and Austrian.

Low-cost and full-service airlines can both appear on this route, and the real difference is what the fare includes. Check cabin and checked baggage, seat choice, meals, and change or refund rules before you compare headline prices, especially on separate tickets.

Getting into town starts with the fact that Cairo International is not in the centre, so treat the transfer as a proper journey rather than a quick hop. Taxis, ride-hailing and airport buses are the usual options; agree the fare or use an official service before you leave the terminal.

If you land late, arrange transport in advance because public transport thins out after dark. Cairo is Egypt's capital and traffic can be heavy at peak times, so leave margin for the return to the airport. Keep your booking reference and passport handy for terminal checks.

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 what the fare includes, especially cabin and checked baggage on low-cost tickets.
• Confirm that your ticket names Manchester International as the departure airport.
• Check whether a connection is on one booking or separate tickets.
• Check passport and visa rules for Egypt before you book.
• Compare dates around January and avoid peak holiday periods if your plans allow.