Cairo to Zaventem (CAI–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 1,994 miles in approximately 4h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair Also: SN, TP | 5 | 738 | 4h48 | – | Star Alliance | SN, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Zaventem.
Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Belgium. The visa must be obtained from the Belgian embassy or consulate before travel. It allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen area. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least 2 blank pages. 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.
The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.
CAI–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to BRU
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CAI to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to BRU ranges from 4 hours 48 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,994 miles (3,209 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NUE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.