Cairo to Dubai (CAI–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 1,502 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: MK | 35 | 359, 388 | 3h20-4h25 | – | – | MK |
| MS Egyptair | 28 | 321, 738, 773 | 3h45-4h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Cairo
| Metric | CAI→DXB | SPX→DXB | HBE→DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAI | – | 30 mi | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 3 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 4h 30m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai.
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.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
CAI–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to DXB
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Egyptair. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAI to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to DXB ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,502 miles (2,417 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Al Jiza (SPX) and Alexandria (HBE).