Dubai to Cairo (DXB–CAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DXB–CAI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 1,502 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: CZ, MK, QF | 35 | 359, 388 | 3h50 | – | – | CZ, MK, QF |
| MS Egyptair | 28 | 32N, 738, 773 | 3h-3h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cairo from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→CAI | SHJ→CAI | DWC→CAI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 45 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 3h 45m | 4h 6m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · CAI: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Cairo.
UAE passport holders can enter Egypt visa-free for up to 3 months. A valid passport is required at entry. No prior visa application, eVisa, or authorization is needed for short-term visits.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
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 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.
DXB–CAI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to CAI
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Egyptair. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to CAI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to CAI ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,502 miles (2,417 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ), Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Ras Al Khaimah (RKT).