Cairo to Asmara (CAI–ASM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–ASM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 1,130 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair | 5 | 738 | 2h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EET · ASM: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 7:00 PM in Asmara.
Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Eritrea. The visa must be obtained from an Eritrean embassy before travel, as no eVisa or visa on arrival is available for most nationalities. Tourist visas are typically valid for 1 month. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages.
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–ASM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to ASM
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Asmara International Airport (ASM) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CAI to ASM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to ASM ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,130 miles (1,818 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via DXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.