Cairo to Taif (CAI–TIF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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E5593
E5 Air Arabia Egypt
320
5:00 PM
EET
8:20 PM
+03
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MS815
MS Egyptair
321
10:59 PM
EET T3
2:05 AM+1
+03
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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NP112
NP Nile
321
2:05 AM
+03 T1
3:35 AM
EET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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NP202
NP Nile
320
2:20 AM
+03 T1
3:50 AM
EET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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E5570
E5 Air Arabia Egypt
320
2:50 AM
+03
4:25 AM
EET
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NP312
NP Nile
320
3:40 AM
+03 T1
5:10 AM
EET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NE131
NE Nesma
320
6:20 AM
+03
7:45 AM
EET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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NP102
NP Nile
320
8:50 AM
+03 T1
10:20 AM
EET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NE135
NE Nesma
320
2:15 PM
+03
3:40 PM
EET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
E5594
E5 Air Arabia Egypt
320
9:10 PM
+03
10:45 PM
EET
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NE133
NE Nesma
320
9:45 PM
+03
11:10 PM+1
EET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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NP302
NP Nile
320
10:50 PM
+03 T1
12:20 AM+1
EET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Cairo to Taif
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 823 mi 2h 6m nonstop +1h ahead 5 1-stop hubs

CAI–TIF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Egyptair and Air Arabia Egypt lead the route. The flight covers 823 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–TIF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MS Egyptair 7 321 2h06 Star Alliance
E5 Air Arabia Egypt 4 320 2h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – E5
321 Airbus A321 – MS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: MS (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: E5 (4 flights/wk, 36%)
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 TIF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to TIF.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
216
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
+1h
Taif is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
CAI: EET · TIF: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 7:00 PM in Taif.
Distance & Flight Time
823 mi / 1,325 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m to 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Egypt is not directly eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. However, Egyptians who hold a valid residence permit or visa from the US, UK, or a Schengen country can apply for the eVisa online. All other Egyptian nationals must apply through a Saudi embassy, consulate, or authorized visa center. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 90 days per visit.

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–TIF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Taif route.
Route details
Distance823 mi / 1,325 km
Flight time2h 6m to 2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 46 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: CAI
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: TIF
IATA / ICAOTIF / OETF
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation4,848 ft / 1,478 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to TIF flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to Taif International Airport take approximately 2h 6m to 2h 20m. The route covers 823 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Arabia Egypt and Egyptair.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from CAI to TIF. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RUH, DMM, MCT, DOH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Taif is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
Yes, return flights from TIF 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 TIF

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Taif International Airport (TIF) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia Egypt and Egyptair. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAI to TIF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to TIF ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 823 miles (1,325 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via RUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.