Cairo to Madrid (CAI–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–MAD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Egyptair, Iberia and Nile Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,082 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair Also: TP | 9 | 333, 738 | 5h05 | – | Star Alliance | TP |
| IB Iberia | 3 | 32Q | 6h05 | – | Oneworld | – |
| NP Nile Air | 2 | 320 | 5h10 | – | – | – |
| NE Nesma Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Madrid.
Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Spain. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and must be obtained from the Spanish embassy or BLS visa center in Cairo before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure and issued within the last 10 years. Travel insurance with minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR is mandatory.
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.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
CAI–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to MAD
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Egyptair, Nesma Airlines and Nile Air. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CAI to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to MAD ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes to 6 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,082 miles (3,351 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.