Cairo to Manchester, Greater Manchester (CAI–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAI–MAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 2,327 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair | 7 | 321 | 5h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 4:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
Egyptian passport holders require a Standard Visitor Visa to enter the United Kingdom. The visa must be obtained from the UK embassy or a VFS visa center before travel and allows stays of up to 6 months. Biometrics (photo and fingerprints) are collected as part of the application. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay, and proof of ties to Egypt (employment, property, family) is 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.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
CAI–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to MAN
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CAI to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to MAN is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,327 miles (3,744 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Charles de Gaulle and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.