Top Airlines Flying from Addis Ababa to Cairo

Choose from 3 airlines fly from Addis Ababa to Cairo, including Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, and Saudia. Ethiopian Airlines has lowest fares on this route.

Search direct flights: from Addis Ababa to Cairo for the next 3 months. Book one way from € 154 | Return ticket from € 234.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Addis Ababa to Cairo

The distance between Addis Ababa and Cairo is about 2,472.11km. The direct flights take around 4 hours 15 minutes. Visit Cairo during July for peak season energy, or opt for November for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight price€ 116
Cheapest return ticket price€ 234
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,472.11km
Average flight time4 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines

Best Time to Book Flights from Addis Ababa to Cairo

The cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Cairo are available between Dec 25 and Dec 31, with one way flights starting from € 118.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Addis Ababa to Cairo?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Addis Ababa to Cairo with the following airlines, including: Ethiopian Airlines EgyptAir Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 15 minutes to fly from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cairo (CAI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Addis Ababa to Cairo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 26 flight per week flying from Addis Ababa to Cairo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Ethiopian Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ET452 (22:43) Ethiopian Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- ET1450 (04:32) EgyptAir: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MS852 (04:32)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Addis Ababa to Cairo is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa to Cairo on October 24, 2025 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at € 240.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cairo, with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Cairo International Airport (ADD-CAI) is by far the most common option on this route: Cairo International Airport (CAI) Capital International Airport (CCE).
  • The time difference between Cairo and Addis Ababa is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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