Cairo to Djibouti City (CAI–JIB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EY4930
EY Etihad
738
5:55 AM
EET T3
10:25 AM
EAT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS873
MS Egyptair
738
5:55 AM
EET T3
10:25 AM
EAT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS874
MS Egyptair
738
5:10 PM
EAT
8:00 PM
EET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4931
EY Etihad
737
5:20 PM
EAT
8:10 PM
EET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cairo to Djibouti City
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,488 mi 3h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

CAI–JIB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 1,488 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–JIB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 3 738 3h30
MS Egyptair 3 738 3h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – EY, MS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (3 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: MS (3 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAI to JIB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to JIB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Djibouti City is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
CAI: EET · JIB: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 7:00 PM in Djibouti City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,488 mi / 2,395 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders can obtain an eVisa for Djibouti through the official government portal before travel. The eVisa is available as a single-entry visit visa valid for 31 days or a transit visa valid for 3 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward flight reservation is required as part of the application.

Getting to CAI

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.

CAI–JIB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Djibouti City route.
Route details
Distance1,488 mi / 2,395 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: CAI
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: JIB
IATA / ICAOJIB / HDAM
TimezoneAfrica/Djibouti
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to JIB flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,488 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and Egyptair.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CAI to JIB. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHJ, ADD, DOH, DXB and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Djibouti City is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
Yes, return flights from JIB to CAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAI to JIB

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Egyptair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAI to JIB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to JIB ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,488 miles (2,395 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via SHJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.