Cairo to Abha (CAI–AHB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 23h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
E5511
E5 Air Arabia Egypt
320
5:25 PM
EET T1
9:05 PM
+03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SM444
SM Air Cairo
320
12:05 AM
+03
2:05 AM
EET
3h
M T W T F S S
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SM448
SM Air Cairo
320
1:05 AM
+03
3:05 AM
EET
3h
M T W T F S S
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NP244
NP Nile
320
4:45 AM
+03
6:45 AM
EET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
E5514
E5 Air Arabia Egypt
320
5:15 AM
+03
7:25 AM
EET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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E5512
E5 Air Arabia Egypt
320
7:05 AM
+03
9:15 AM
EET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NP144
NP Nile
320
11:00 PM
+03
1:00 AM+1
EET
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cairo to Abha
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,083 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

CAI–AHB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia Egypt leads the route. The flight covers 1,083 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–AHB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
E5 Air Arabia Egypt 5 320 2h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – E5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: E5 (5 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 AHB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to AHB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
213
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
Abha is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
CAI: EET · AHB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 7:00 PM in Abha.
Distance & Flight Time
1,083 mi / 1,743 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Egypt is not directly eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. However, Egyptians who hold a valid residence permit or visa from the US, UK, or a Schengen country can apply for the eVisa online. All other Egyptian nationals must apply through a Saudi embassy, consulate, or authorized visa center. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 90 days per visit.

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–AHB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Abha route.
Route details
Distance1,083 mi / 1,743 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 21 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: CAI
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: AHB
IATA / ICAOAHB / OEAB
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation6,858 ft / 2,090 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to AHB flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Abha International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,083 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Arabia Egypt.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CAI to AHB. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED, SHJ, JED, RUH, DXB and DMM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Abha is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
Yes, return flights from AHB 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 AHB

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Abha International Airport (AHB) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia Egypt. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAI to AHB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to AHB ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,083 miles (1,743 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.