Cairo to Kano (CAI–KAN) — 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–KAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 1,924 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair Also: TK | 9 | 738 | 4h25-6h | – | Star Alliance | TK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · KAN: WAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 4:00 PM in Kano.
Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Nigeria. There is no visa-on-arrival or eVisa option for Egyptian nationals. A visa must be obtained from a Nigerian embassy or consulate before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay, with at least two blank pages.
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–KAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to KAN
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CAI to KAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to KAN is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,924 miles (3,097 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Abdulaziz, Addis Ababa Bole and Sharjah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.