Spata-Artemida to Cairo (ATH–CAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–CAI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 688 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines Also: ET, JU | 34 | 320, 32N, 32Q, 738 | 1h55-2h | – | Star Alliance | ET, JU |
| MS Egyptair Also: ET | 23 | 320, 738 | 1h24-2h | – | Star Alliance | ET |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · CAI: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 6:00 PM in Cairo.
Greek passport holders need a visa for Egypt. The easiest option is a single-entry eVisa, which you can apply for online at least 5 days before travel. It allows stays of up to 30 days. A visa on arrival is also available at major airports for $25 (single entry). Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date.
Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.
Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.
Uber and Careem are the easiest exit. Order from the app inside the terminal and meet the driver at the designated pickup zone outside arrivals. Expect EGP 100-200 to downtown (Tahrir Square, Zamalek, Garden City) and 45-60 minutes in normal traffic. Prices are dynamic, highest between 22:00-02:00 and 06:00-11:00. Yellow metered taxis queue at the rank; drivers will quote EGP 400-500 but the metered fare is EGP 150-300.
CTA public buses 356 and 400 run to central Cairo (EGP 5) but are infrequent and packed. Airport shuttle buses serve major hotels for EGP 25-50. Metro Line 3 does not yet reach the airport; the extension is planned but not operational. Rental car offices are in Terminal 3 arrivals. Traffic in Cairo is aggressive by any standard, so first-time visitors may prefer ride-hail over self-driving.
Cairo is desert. Rain totals about 25mm for the entire year, almost all of it falling in December and January. Summers (May-October) are hot and dry with highs of 34-38 degrees C and relentless sunshine. July and August are the peak, though low humidity makes shade feel meaningful. Winters (December-February) are mild and sunny at 14-20 degrees C during the day, dropping to 8-10 degrees C at night.
The Khamsin wind arrives in spring (March-May), carrying Saharan sand and pushing temperatures above 40 degrees C for several days at a stretch. Visibility drops and sand gets into everything. Autumn (October-November) is warm and settled, making it the most pleasant travel window along with winter. Pack sunscreen and light clothing for summer. Winter evenings need a light jacket. Bring a scarf or face covering if visiting during Khamsin season.
ATH–CAI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to CAI
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Egyptair. With 93 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATH to CAI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to CAI is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 688 miles (1,108 km). There are approximately 93 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 203 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Larnaca, Ben Gurion and Queen Alia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.