Cairo to New Delhi (CAI–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–DEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 2,736 miles in approximately 5h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair | 5 | 333 | 5h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EET · DEL: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 9.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter India. Egypt is eligible for India's e-Visa system, which covers e-Tourist, e-Business, and e-Medical categories. The e-Tourist visa allows stays of up to 30 days and can be applied for online through the Indian government portal. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages.
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.
Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.
Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.
Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.
CAI–DEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to DEL
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CAI to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to DEL ranges from 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,736 miles (4,403 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.