Cairo to Barcelona (CAI–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–BCN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Egyptair, Iberia and Nile Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,806 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair Also: TP | 7 | 738 | 4h25 | – | Star Alliance | TP |
| IB Iberia | 4 | 320 | 5h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| NP Nile Air | 2 | 320, 321 | 4h35-4h40 | – | – | – |
| VY Vueling | 2 | 32A | 4h35 | – | – | – |
| NE Nesma Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · BCN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Barcelona.
Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Spain. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and must be obtained from the Spanish embassy or BLS 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. Travel insurance with minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR is mandatory.
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.
Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.
Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.
CAI–BCN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to BCN
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Egyptair, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air and Vueling. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CAI to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to BCN ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,806 miles (2,906 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via NUE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.