Cairo to Jeddah (CAI–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia Also: AF, GA, MH | 84 | 320, 321, 330 | 2h10-2h37 | – | SkyTeam | AF, GA, MH |
| MS Egyptair | 64 | 330, 333, 738 | 1h39-2h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| XY flynas | 58 | 32N | 0h50-2h25 | – | – | – |
| SM Air Cairo | 37 | 320 | 1h57-2h10 | – | – | – |
| F3 Faso Airways | 28 | 320 | 1h12-2h15 | – | – | – |
| E5 Air Arabia Egypt | 17 | 320 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| NP Nile Air | 14 | 320, 321 | 1h14-2h15 | – | – | – |
| UJ AlMasria Universal Airlines | 14 | 734 | 2h10-2h20 | – | – | – |
| NE Nesma Airlines | 11 | 320, 321 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Cairo
| Metric | CAI→JED | SPX→JED | HBE→JED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAI | – | 30 mi | 116 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 374 | 7 | 15 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 20m | 2h 6m |
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Egypt is not directly eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. However, Egyptians who hold a valid residence permit or visa from the US, UK, or a Schengen country can apply for the eVisa online. All other Egyptian nationals must apply through a Saudi embassy, consulate, or authorized visa center. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 90 days per visit.
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 Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.
Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.
Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.
CAI–JED Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to JED
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia, Egyptair, flynas, Air Cairo, Faso Airways, Air Arabia Egypt, Nile Air, AlMasria Universal Airlines and Nesma Airlines. With 374 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAI to JED Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to JED is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 756 miles (1,216 km). There are approximately 374 weekly flights outbound and 365 return, totaling 739 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sharm El Sheikh, Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz and Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Al Jiza (SPX), Alexandria (HBE) and El Alamein (DBB).