Cairo to Abu Dhabi (CAI–AUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAI–AUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 1,478 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: GA, NH | 35 | 320, 32A, 738 | 3h25-3h30 | – | – | GA, NH |
| MS Egyptair Also: SM | 35 | 321, 32A, 32Q, 7M8 | 2h47-5h20 | – | Star Alliance | SM |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · AUH: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 7:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.
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.
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.
Careem and Uber serve the airport at AED 45–70 to downtown Abu Dhabi (25–40 min). Official taxis at the curb: AED 50–80. Bus E101 to Central Bus Station costs AED 4 and takes 45 minutes but runs infrequently; verify schedule before relying on it.For Dubai: shared taxis from the airport cost AED 75–100/seat; private taxis AED 200–350 (90–120 min). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The new terminal (Terminal A opened 2023) handles most Etihad flights; confirm which terminal for ground transport.
Hyper-arid desert climate on the Arabian Gulf coast. Summers (June–September) are extreme at 38–47°C with very high humidity. Outdoor exposure is extreme in July and August. Ground handling and ramp operations are affected by heat protocols. Haboob (sandstorm) events reduce visibility and may cause ground stops.
Winter (December–February) is the peak travel season at 18–27°C with clear skies and minimal disruption risk. The airport almost never sees rain. When rain does occur (typically December–February), local drainage infrastructure can briefly flood access roads. Overall, AUH is one of the most operationally consistent major hubs globally.
CAI–AUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to AUH
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Egyptair. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAI to AUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to AUH is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,478 miles (2,378 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 196 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Fahd, Bahrain and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.