Cairo to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CAI–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–CDG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Egyptair and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,995 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair Also: AC | 14 | 32N, 773 | 4h40-4h50 | – | Star Alliance | AC |
| AF Air France Also: KL | 7 | 359 | 5h18 | – | SkyTeam | KL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · CDG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter France. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and must be obtained from the French embassy or a TLScontact visa center before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure and issued within the last 10 years. All Arabic-language supporting documents must be translated into French.
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.
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
CAI–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to CDG
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Egyptair. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAI to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to CDG ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,995 miles (3,210 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NUE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.