Cairo to Abu Simbel (CAI–ABS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ASW Aswan 4h 20m ACAIEY → MS Aswan (ASW) to Abu Simbel flights
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Cairo to Abu Simbel
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 535 mi 1h 40m nonstop

CAI–ABS had nonstop service from Nesma Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 535 miles in 1h 40m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CAI–ABS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NE Nesma Airlines 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: NE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to ABS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ASW ~4h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Abu Simbel is 0 hours the same as Cairo.
CAI: EEST · ABS: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Abu Simbel.
Distance & Flight Time
535 mi / 861 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

CAI–ABS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Abu Simbel route.
Route details
Distance535 mi / 861 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: ABS
Full nameAbu Simbel Airport
IATA / ICAOABS / HEBL
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Elevation614 ft / 187 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to ABS flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 535 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CAI to ABS: Nesma Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Aswan.
Yes, return flights from ABS to CAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAI to ABS

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) had nonstop service from Nesma Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CAI to ABS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to ABS is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 535 miles (861 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Aswan.