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Quick Flight Summary from Cairo to Edinburgh

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
KWD 117
Direct flight duration 8 hour 20 min
Arrival airports EDI / ZXE
Best days to book Friday, Wednesday
Average over the last 30 days
KWD 111

Cheapest flights from Cairo to Edinburgh

Best Price

Lufthansa

2 Oct, Fri16:20

Cairo – Edinburgh

8h 45m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

KWD 70

Turkish Airlines

2 Sep, Wed06:05

Cairo – Edinburgh

11h 50m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

KWD 103

Swiss

4 Sep, Fri18:10

Cairo – Edinburgh

16h 5m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

KWD 112

Shortest Flight

Lufthansa

6 Sep, Sun16:20

Cairo – Edinburgh

8h 35m

1 stop

CAI–EDI

KWD 120

Qatar Airways

27 Aug, Thu00:40

Cairo – Edinburgh

15h

1 stop

CAI–EDI

KWD 149

Last update: 20 August 2026 21:57

Estimated Prices for Cairo to Edinburgh Flights

Cheapest Day9 September Wednesday

Best Price

KWD 76

Average Price

KWD 107

KWD 144

KWD 76

KWD 116

20Thu

Aug

KWD 122

21Fri

KWD 137

22Sat

KWD 93

23Sun

KWD 116

24Mon

KWD 116

25Tue

KWD 101

26Wed

KWD 102

27Thu

KWD 123

28Fri

KWD 123

29Sat

KWD 98

30Sun

KWD 88

31Mon

KWD 144

01Tue

Sep

02Wed

03Thu

KWD 87

04Fri

05Sat

06Sun

07Mon

08Tue

KWD 76

09Wed

KWD 103

10Thu

11Fri

12Sat

13Sun

14Mon

15Tue

KWD 93

16Wed

17Thu

KWD 92

18Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

- Budget-Friendly
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- Modern Fleet
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Kuwait's Best LCC
- Kuwait Based
- Flexible Options
- Kuwait Flag Carrier
- Full Service
- Free Baggage
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Cairo City Center

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to Cairo International Airport from the city center. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation to the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available across the city center. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to the airport from Cairo. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Airport Information

Cairo International Airport, located in Heliopolis nearby Cairo, is one of the busiest airports in Africa. Services provided by Cairo International Airport include duty-free shops, local and international fast-food chains and other restaurants, cafes, health services, ATMs, currency exchange offices, and car rental agencies.

Transportation to Edinburgh City Center from Airport

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport is an international airport serving the city, located 12 km away. You can get to the city center from the airport by taxi, tram, or Airlink. You can also rent a car from the airport to get to the city center.

Airlink Buses

The best way to get to the city center from the airport is by taking an Airlink bus. Airlink buses run very frequently and provide easy and affordable transportation to the city. The total trip takes about 30 minutes and the fare is very reasonable.

Tram

The tram is another transportation alternative to get to the city center. The tram stop is located at the airport and provides transportation York Place Station, located in the city center. The total trip to the city from the airport by tram takes about 35 minutes.

Taxi

A taxi to the city center from the airport takes about 25 minutes. Taxis are available at the ground level across from the main terminal building. However, taking a taxi can be quite expensive so it isn’t a highly preferred method of transportation.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to the city center. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Europcar, National, and Avis. Edinburgh is a city that is notorious for its natural beauty and history. Renting a car and driving to the city is easy and picturesque.

Edinburgh Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday

20 Aug

Rain

15°12°

Today

Friday

21 Aug

Clear

16°11°

Saturday

22 Aug

Cloudy

19°10°

Sunday

23 Aug

Cloudy

19°12°

Monday

24 Aug

Cloudy

20°13°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Cairo-Edinburgh flights?

When you search for Cairo-Edinburgh flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Cairo-Edinburgh flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Cairo-Edinburgh flights?

For Cairo-Edinburgh flights, you can use Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Cairo-Edinburgh and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Cairo-Edinburgh is 3941 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 50 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Cairo-Edinburgh flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cairo-Edinburgh flights is Saturday.

Cairo-Edinburgh: which airline is better value on this route?

On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately KWD 74.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Qatar Airways	KWD 103	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Pegasus	KWD 74	1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Aegean Airlines	KWD 86	1 piece cabin baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Austrian	KWD 93	1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Lufthansa	KWD 92	1 piece cabin baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
British Airways	KWD 81	1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours)