Cairo to Larnaca (CAI–LCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MS743+2
MS Egyptair
738
9:10 AM
EEST T3
10:30 AM
EEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1463cs
ET Ethiopian
738
10:00 AM
EEST T3
11:15 AM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS741+1
MS Egyptair
738
4:15 PM
EEST T3
6:30 PM
EEST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4960cs
EY Etihad
738
5:15 PM
EEST T3
6:30 PM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS744+1
MS Egyptair
738
11:30 AM
EEST
12:55 PM
EEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4961cs
EY Etihad
738
7:30 PM
EEST
8:55 PM
EEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1453cs
ET Ethiopian
738
7:30 PM
EEST
8:55 PM
EEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS742+2
MS Egyptair
738
7:30 PM
EEST
8:55 PM
EEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cairo to Larnaca
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 354 mi 1h 15m nonstop 32 1-stop hubs

CAI–LCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 354 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–LCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MS Egyptair Also: ET, EY 8 738 1h20-2h15 Star Alliance ET, EY
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – ET, EY, MS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: MS (8 flights/wk, 100%)
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 LCA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to LCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,100
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
0h
Larnaca is 0 hours the same as Cairo.
CAI: EEST · LCA: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Larnaca.
Distance & Flight Time
354 mi / 569 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 2h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders need a visa to enter Cyprus. Apply at the Cyprus Embassy in Cairo or the Honorary Consulate in Alexandria. The short-stay visa (Type C) costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days.

You need a completed application form, two passport photos, travel insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, flight booking, hotel reservation, bank statements from the last 3 months, and an employment letter. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages. A cover letter explaining your travel purpose helps.

Cyprus is an EU member but not in the Schengen zone. A Schengen visa does not work for Cyprus. You need a separate Cyprus visa. If you hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa that has been used at least once, you can enter Cyprus without a separate Cyprus visa. This exception is useful if you are already traveling in Europe.

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–LCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Larnaca route.
Route details
Distance354 mi / 569 km
Flight time1h 15m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 20 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: CAI
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: LCA
IATA / ICAOLCA / LCLK
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia
Passengers/yr8.7M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to LCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Larnaca International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 2h 15m. The route covers 354 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Egyptair. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from CAI to LCA. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OTP, DMM, AAN, ARN, BEY, PRG, AUH, AMM, ATH, BCN, DOH, BAH, MXP, ORY, DXB, FRA, BUD, JFK, MUC, EWR, VIE, FCO, ZRH, CPH, CDG, WAW, AMS, LHR, MAN, BER, DUS and BRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LCA 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 LCA

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Larnaca International Airport (LCA) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CAI to LCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to LCA ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 354 miles (569 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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