Cairo to Spata-Artemida (CAI–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAI–ATH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 688 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 35 | 321, 32Q, 738 | 2h-2h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 21 | 32Q, 738 | 2h-2h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EET · ATH: EET
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Greece. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and must be obtained from the Greek consulate or VFS visa center in Cairo before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure and issued within the last 10 years. A bank statement covering the last 6 months must be submitted in English.
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.
Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.
Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.
Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.
CAI–ATH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to ATH
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAI to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to ATH ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 688 miles (1,108 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 125 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via EBL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.