Cairo to Yanbu (CAI–YNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–YNB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Cairo, Nesma Airlines and Nile Air lead the route. The flight covers 581 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Air Cairo | 7 | 320 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| NE Nesma Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| NP Nile Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · YNB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 6:00 PM in Yanbu.
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.
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–YNB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to YNB
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (YNB) are connected by nonstop service from Nesma Airlines, Nile Air and Air Cairo. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CAI to YNB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to YNB ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 581 miles (935 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.