Quick answer: Abu Dhabi to Cairo averaged about AED 1,559 return over the past 12 months. October was the cheapest month (about AED 1,010) and July the most expensive (about AED 1,946). Direct flights take about 4h 05m with Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and EgyptAir. Book about 21 weeks ahead, which saved around 24% compared with booking in the last two weeks.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Average return | About AED 1,559 |
| Typical one way | About AED 591 to 959 |
| Cheapest month | October, about AED 1,010 |
| Most expensive | July (about AED 1,946), March (about AED 1,766) |
| Direct flight time | About 4h 05m |
| Cheapest day to fly | Saturday |
| From Dubai instead | About AED 1,880 return |
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Abu Dhabi or Dubai: which is cheaper for Cairo?
Abu Dhabi is usually cheaper, by about AED 320 on an average return, mainly because Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and EgyptAir both fly direct. Dubai residents can save by flying from Abu Dhabi, or from Sharjah, which averaged about AED 1,486. See our Dubai to Cairo flight guide for the Dubai fares by month.
Direct airlines from Zayed International
| Airline | Direct flights per week |
|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | About 21 |
| Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | About 14 |
| EgyptAir | About 14 |
All flights leave from Terminal A at Zayed International Airport (formerly Abu Dhabi International). Low cost fares on Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and IndiGo may not include checked bags, so compare the total price, not just the headline fare.
When to book
- Book about 21 weeks ahead, which saved around 24% compared with booking in the last two weeks.
- Saturday departures were the cheapest on average, and Wednesday the most expensive.
- Avoid July and March if your dates are flexible.
Cheap direct seats
Recent direct returns started from about AED 481 on Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, AED 507 on Etihad and AED 547 on EgyptAir. Low cost fares may not include checked bags, so compare the total.
Getting to Zayed International from Dubai
If you live in Dubai, the RTA E102 bus runs from Al Jafiliya bus station, near Max metro station, to Zayed International Terminal A. The fare is AED 25 on a Nol card and the trip takes about 2 hours with traffic. Top up your Nol card in Dubai, as there are no Nol top up machines at the airport. A taxi or car takes about 1 hour 30 minutes from central Dubai.
Pay monthly for your ticket
If a return comes to AED 1,559, that can be four Tabby payments of about AED 390. UAE residents can also use Tamara or a 3 to 12 month plan on a UAE credit card from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB or Emirates NBD; we only need your phone number to send the link. Get an Abu Dhabi to Cairo quote. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Fares are averages from KAYAK route data for the past 12 months, checked in November 2026. Prices change daily. More Abu Dhabi routes: Abu Dhabi to Delhi, Abu Dhabi to Kochi, Abu Dhabi to Manila, Mumbai, Chennai, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Calicut, Islamabad, Karachi, London.
Abu Dhabi to Cairo FAQs
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Cairo?
About 4 hours direct.
Which airlines fly direct from Abu Dhabi to Cairo?
Etihad Airways (about 21 a week), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (about 14) and EgyptAir (about 14).
What is the cheapest month to fly Abu Dhabi to Cairo?
October, at about AED 1,010 return. July and March cost the most.
Is Abu Dhabi cheaper than Dubai for Cairo flights?
Usually yes: about AED 1,559 return from Abu Dhabi against about AED 1,880 from Dubai over the past 12 months.
Can I pay for an Abu Dhabi to Cairo ticket monthly?
Yes. UAE residents can pay with Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan. We only need your phone number to send the link.
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