Cairo to Johannesburg (CAI–JNB) — 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.
CAI–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 3,892 miles in approximately 7h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair Also: A3 | 4 | 333 | 7h20 | – | Star Alliance | A3 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · JNB: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter South Africa. An eVisa can be applied for online through the South African Department of Home Affairs portal, though system availability can vary. Travelers arriving with an eVisa must enter through O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the planned departure date, with at least two blank pages. A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required.
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–JNB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to JNB
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CAI to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to JNB is about 7 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,892 miles (6,264 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.