Cairo to Shenzhen (CAI–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–SZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,018 miles in approximately 10h. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 3 | 789 | 10h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EET · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Shenzhen.
Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter China. Egypt is not included in China's unilateral visa-free program or the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme. A sticker visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or visa application center before travel. Tourist visas (L type) are typically valid for 30 to 60 days, and the passport must have at least 6 months validity with 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.
Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.
CAI–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to SZX
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CAI to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to SZX ranges from 10 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,018 miles (8,076 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via ICN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.