Cairo to Rome (CAI–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–FCO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 1,336 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways Also: AC, EY, FB, JU, LH, MU, SN, SV | 14 | 32Q | 3h51-5h07 | – | SkyTeam | AC, EY, FB, JU, LH, MU, SN, SV |
| MS Egyptair Also: SM, TP | 14 | 321, 32N | 3h25 | – | Star Alliance | SM, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Cairo
| Metric | CAI→FCO | SPX→FCO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAI | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 107 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 4h 35m |
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Rome.
Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Italy. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and must be obtained from the Italian embassy or VFS 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. All Arabic-language documents must be translated into Italian and legalized.
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.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
CAI–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to FCO
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and Egyptair. With 107 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAI to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to FCO ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,336 miles (2,150 km). There are approximately 107 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VRN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Al Jiza (SPX).