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Flights Cairo to Athens (CAI-ATH): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Cairo (CAI) to Athens (ATH): MS operate ~5/week, ~2.0h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇪🇬 CAI 🇬🇷 ATH
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Airlines

5×

Per week

$2,500

From (est.)

2h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Cairo (CAI) to Athens (ATH), great-circle distance 1,107 kmCAICairoATHAthens1,107 km · ~1h 48m
Cairo(CAI) → Athens(ATH) · 1,107 km great-circle distance · approx 1h 48m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Cairo -> Athens (CAI-ATH) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight CAI -> ATH is operated by EgyptAir (~5 flights per week, ~2.0h block time). This is an intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor, with typical economy USD fares in the $500-1,500 band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

Airlines on this route

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
EgyptAir (MS)23 kgStar Alliance

USD fares — CAI-ATH

Typical economy fares on CAI-ATH sit in the $500-1,500 range. Live cached fares from Travelpayouts appear in the panel below; fare-month seasonality follows.

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About Athens

Athens, Greece — destination on the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. Destination currency: USD (we quote in USD throughout this guide).

FAQ

Which airlines fly Cairo to Athens? Direct CAI-ATH flights are operated by EgyptAir. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the CAI-ATH flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 2.0 hours. The CAI-ATH route runs roughly 5 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a CAI-ATH flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on CAI-ATH? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Athens? Athens uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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