Colombo to Cairo (CMB–CAI) — 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 10 hubs
DOH Doha 8h 45m ASATAY → ACB6MF Doha (DOH) to Cairo flights
SHJ Sharjah 9h 5m G9 → G9MSNP Sharjah (SHJ) to Cairo flights
RUH Riyadh 9h 35m UL → AFE5F3 Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo flights
DXB Dubai 9h 38m 8DAZDE → EKMKMS Dubai (DXB) to Cairo flights
BOM Mumbai 9h 48m 6EAIUL → AIMS Mumbai (BOM) to Cairo flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 9h 50m AZETEY → 3LEYGA Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo flights
KWI Kuwait City 10h 25m J9 → J9MSNE Kuwait City (KWI) to Cairo flights
DMM Ad Dammam 11h 1m UL → E5F3MS Ad Dammam (DMM) to Cairo flights
IST Istanbul 11h 58m TK → ETJULO Istanbul (IST) to Cairo flights
DEL New Delhi 13h 2m 6EAIAY → AIMS New Delhi (DEL) to Cairo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colombo to Cairo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2.5h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to CAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
DOH ~8h 45m SHJ ~9h 5m RUH ~9h 35m DXB ~9h 38m BOM ~9h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,255
Candidates
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Cairo is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · CAI: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 3.5:00 PM in Cairo.
Getting from CAI

Uber and Careem are the easiest exit. Order from the app inside the terminal and meet the driver at the designated pickup zone outside arrivals. Expect EGP 100-200 to downtown (Tahrir Square, Zamalek, Garden City) and 45-60 minutes in normal traffic. Prices are dynamic, highest between 22:00-02:00 and 06:00-11:00. Yellow metered taxis queue at the rank; drivers will quote EGP 400-500 but the metered fare is EGP 150-300.

CTA public buses 356 and 400 run to central Cairo (EGP 5) but are infrequent and packed. Airport shuttle buses serve major hotels for EGP 25-50. Metro Line 3 does not yet reach the airport; the extension is planned but not operational. Rental car offices are in Terminal 3 arrivals. Traffic in Cairo is aggressive by any standard, so first-time visitors may prefer ride-hail over self-driving.

Cairo Climate

Cairo is desert. Rain totals about 25mm for the entire year, almost all of it falling in December and January. Summers (May-October) are hot and dry with highs of 34-38 degrees C and relentless sunshine. July and August are the peak, though low humidity makes shade feel meaningful. Winters (December-February) are mild and sunny at 14-20 degrees C during the day, dropping to 8-10 degrees C at night.

The Khamsin wind arrives in spring (March-May), carrying Saharan sand and pushing temperatures above 40 degrees C for several days at a stretch. Visibility drops and sand gets into everything. Autumn (October-November) is warm and settled, making it the most pleasant travel window along with winter. Pack sunscreen and light clothing for summer. Winter evenings need a light jacket. Bring a scarf or face covering if visiting during Khamsin season.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CMB–CAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Cairo route.
Route details
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to CAI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Sharjah and King Khalid.
Cairo is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.
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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 Hamad, Sharjah and King Khalid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.