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Flight deals from Zurich to Cairo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM1,400. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Zurich to Cairo

Zurich to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zurich to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

Zurich to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM664
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 56 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week18

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Cairo is RM1,234. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 56 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Cairo.
EgyptAir and SWISS fly direct from Zurich to Cairo.
As of June 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Zurich to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Cairo is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Cairo Airport on Monday, 23 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 56 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Vueling Airlines and SWISS offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.

  • Cairo is one hour ahead of Zurich and observes the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Every week, there are eight Zurich Airport to Cairo Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, pick the 07:00 SWISS flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 15:00 with EgyptAir.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ZRH to CAI flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • SWISS offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Cairo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.

  • Most travellers choose to travel with SWISS on this route.

  • Among carriers operating ZRH to CAI flights, EgyptAir has the best track record for timely arrivals.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • Book a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late Zurich Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.

  • Reserving your ride from Cairo Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Cairo Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cairo in March.

  • The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.

Explore more of Egypt

  • Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.

  • Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.