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Only Egyptair operates flights between New Delhi and Cairo.

Flights from New Delhi to Cairo usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Cairo:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 35,960 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with ₹ 51,767 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 3,906–₹ 3,906 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from New Delhi to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Kuwait City (KWI) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 4% of one-stop connections

Kuwait City (KWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the New Delhi to Cairo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 38,207 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 46,878, a difference of ₹ 8,671. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to Cairo route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 11 minutes.

Egypt International Exhibition Center is one of the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 17:09
• Latest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 18:34.

The flight takes about 6h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of ₹ 44,250. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New Delhi to Cairo takes 6h 34m, covering 7,080 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 23,725, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Egyptair is the only airline operating New Delhi to Cairo flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 26m, compared to 10h 33m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 10h 34m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Cairo is 2 hours behind New Delhi (Eastern European Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,029 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Return flights from New Delhi to Cairo range from ₹ 35,636 to ₹ 52,867, with an average of ₹ 44,250 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 35,636 counts as a good deal.