Frankfurt am Main to Cairo (FRA–CAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FRA–CAI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Egyptair and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 1,816 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Egyptair Also: AC, SM, TP | 21 | 32Q, 773 | 3h55-4h10 | – | Star Alliance | AC, SM, TP |
| LH Lufthansa Also: AC | 16 | 321, 32Q, 77X | 3h30-4h15 | – | – | AC |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cairo from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→CAI | HHN→CAI | CGN→CAI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 58 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 58 | 2 | 6 |
| Flight time | 4h 5m | 4h 5m | 3h 51m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · CAI: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 7:00 PM in Cairo.
German passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt. The simplest option is the eVisa through visa2egypt.gov.eg. A single-entry 30-day visa costs USD 25. The multiple-entry version costs USD 60 and allows multiple entries over 180 days, each stay limited to 30 days. Apply at least 7 days before travel. Most eVisas are approved within 5 business days.
You can also buy a visa on arrival at Egyptian airports. The fee is USD 25 for a single-entry 30-day visa, paid at a bank counter in the arrivals hall before passport control. Have exact USD or EUR cash ready. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry.
For Sinai-only trips entering through Sharm el-Sheikh or Taba, German citizens get a free 15-day entry permit. This is stamped at the airport or border and restricts you to the Sinai Peninsula. If you plan to visit Cairo, Luxor, or anywhere in mainland Egypt, get the full visa.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
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.
FRA–CAI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to CAI
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair and Lufthansa. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to CAI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to CAI is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,816 miles (2,922 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Václav Havel and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Köln (Cologne) (CGN).