Pyramids · History · Culture. Compare cheap flights to Cairo from UK airports — flight time 5h from London.
Cairo is a medium-haul destination from the UK, suited to a pyramids and history trip. The 5h flight from London makes it a realistic short break option, with regional UK airports — Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham — adding direct service on the busier routes. Fares sit in the long-haul-priced bracket on this corridor, with one-way prices from £220 when you catch the right week.
January typically delivers the cheapest fares (around £231 return on average), with prices climbing through August when seasonal demand peaks (£572+). On the ground, Egyptian pound (EGP) is the local currency and Arabic the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: Visa on arrival or eVisa for UK passport holders — £25. 6–10 weeks ahead is when medium-haul fares typically stabilise; last-minute bookings on this route can run two to three times the cheapest fare we see.
Direct flights from London to Cairo take approximately 5h. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
Visa on arrival or eVisa for UK passport holders — £25
The best months to visit Cairo are Oct–Apr, when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing and weather is settled.
Egyptian pound (EGP) — most major hotels and restaurants in Cairo accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Arabic. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
