Cairo to Ottawa (CAI–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
YYZ Toronto 13h 21m MS → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
LHR London 16h 7m ACBAMS → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Ottawa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 16h 25m ACAFKL → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 16h 41m MS → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 18h 10m MS → ACPDTS Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairo to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CAI and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
YYZ ~13h 21m LHR ~16h 7m CDG ~16h 25m IAD ~16h 41m EWR ~18h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
445
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAI → YOW
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
YOW → CAI
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Ottawa is 7 hours behind Cairo.
CAI: EEST · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 11:00 AM in Ottawa.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visitor visa (Temporary Resident Visa) to enter Canada. The visa must be obtained from a Canadian embassy or through the IRCC online portal before travel. Stays of up to 6 months are permitted per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay, and biometrics are required for first-time applicants.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

CAI–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle.
Ottawa is 7 hours behind Cairo.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.