Cairo to Al Ain (CAI–AAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NP171
NP Nile
320
3:50 AM
EEST T1
9:00 AM
+04
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NP172
NP Nile
320
9:30 AM
+04
12:20 PM
EEST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cairo to Al Ain
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,539 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

CAI–AAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Nile Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,539 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–AAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NP Nile Air 3 320 4h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – NP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NP (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAI to AAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to AAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
12
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Al Ain is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
CAI: EEST · AAN: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 7:00 PM in Al Ain.
Distance & Flight Time
1,539 mi / 2,476 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter the UAE. No visa-free or visa-on-arrival option exists. A UAE eVisa can be applied for online before travel, or a visa can be arranged through a sponsor, hotel, or airline. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page. Tourist visas are typically issued for 30 or 60 days.

Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

CAI–AAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Al Ain route.
Route details
Distance1,539 mi / 2,476 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CAI
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: AAN
IATA / ICAOAAN / OMAL
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation869 ft / 265 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to AAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Al Ain International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,539 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Nile Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CAI to AAN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DXB and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Al Ain is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
Yes, return flights from AAN to CAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAI to AAN

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN) are connected by nonstop service from Nile Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAI to AAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to AAN ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,539 miles (2,476 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via DXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.