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Flights Cairo to London (CAI-LHR): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Cairo (CAI) to London (LHR): MS, BA operate ~14/week, ~5.0h. USD fares $800-2,200, outbound diaspora corridor (chicken-run / Naija diaspora).

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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Flight path map from Cairo (CAI) to London (LHR), great-circle distance 3,533 kmCAICairoLHRLondon3,533 km · ~4h 39m
Cairo(CAI) → London(LHR) · 3,533 km great-circle distance · approx 4h 39m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Country
United Kingdom
Capital
London
Currency
GBP
Visa (Thai passport)
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Audience
High — GCC / Hajj-Umrah corridor (Thai Muslim)

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Flights Cairo -> London (CAI-LHR) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Cairo to London connects Egypt with the United Kingdom, with around 14 flights a week, two a day. The route carries business travellers, tourists in both directions, members of the Egyptian community in the UK and connecting passengers. Block time is about five hours.

Airlines on this route

Two carriers fly CAI-LHR: EgyptAir and British Airways, both full-service with checked baggage and meals included. Both fly direct to London Heathrow, so the choice comes down to schedule, frequent-flyer programme and price.

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
EgyptAir (MS)23 kgStar Alliance
British Airways (BA)23 kgOneworld

USD fares — CAI-LHR

CAI-LHR fares climb around the UK summer, the December holidays and Easter. For those dates, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, four to seven weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About London

London is the capital of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s great financial and cultural centres, on the banks of the Thames. For travellers from Cairo it is a business, tourist and family-visit destination, and a major international connecting point.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Cairo to London? Direct CAI-LHR flights are operated by EgyptAir, British Airways. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the CAI-LHR flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 5.0 hours. The CAI-LHR route runs roughly 14 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a CAI-LHR flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $800-2,200 USD band. Book 8-14 weeks ahead for UK/US diaspora corridors; school-holiday and December peaks add 30-60%.

What is the checked baggage allowance on CAI-LHR? 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. Diaspora travellers should check each carrier’s extra-baggage uplift.

Do I need a visa for United Kingdom? visa-required (most African passports). Visa rules differ by passport — check the destination’s embassy or official immigration portal before booking.

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About CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team

CheapFlightsAfrica is a pan-African editorial team covering outbound diaspora chains to the UK/AU/CA/USA, Hajj and Umrah logistics from Nigeria/South Africa/Kenya/Ghana, intra-Africa hub routing through Johannesburg/Nairobi/Addis Ababa, and Gulf transit via Dubai and Doha. Every article is written at one desk and verified at another. Published under a single team byline. Meet the editorial team and read our standards.

Updated May 2026

Notice: Fares, visa rules and Hajj quotas change frequently. Verify everything with the airline, SACAA/NCAA/KCAA/GCAA or the relevant Hajj board (NAHCON/SAHUC/KAHCON/GHC) before booking.