Quick answer: Sharjah to Cairo averaged about AED 1,495 return over the past 12 months. September was the cheapest month (about AED 1,153) and July the most expensive (about AED 1,939). Direct flights take about 4h 10m with Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Air Cairo and Nile Air. From Dubai the average was about AED 1,880 and from Abu Dhabi about AED 1,559.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Average return | About AED 1,495 |
| Typical one way | About AED 587 |
| Cheapest month | September, about AED 1,153 |
| Most expensive | July (about AED 1,939), May (about AED 1,785) |
| Direct flight time | About 4h 10m |
| Cheapest day to fly | Monday |
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Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi for Cairo?
| UAE airport | Average return | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah (SHJ) | About AED 1,495 | This page |
| Dubai (DXB) | About AED 1,880 | Dubai to Cairo |
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) | About AED 1,559 | Abu Dhabi to Cairo |
Sharjah is the cheapest UAE airport for Cairo, about AED 1,495 return, against AED 1,559 from Abu Dhabi and AED 1,880 from Dubai, a saving of about AED 385 on Dubai. It also has the most choice: four direct airlines.
Direct airlines from Sharjah
| Airline | Direct flights per week |
|---|---|
| Air Arabia | About 23 |
| EgyptAir | About 7 |
| Air Cairo | About 7 |
| Nile Air | Also direct |
Sharjah International is Air Arabia’s home base. Low cost fares may not include checked baggage, so compare the total price; see our baggage allowance comparison. From Deira or Al Nahda in Dubai, allow about 30 to 45 minutes by taxi outside rush hour, and much longer at peak times on the Dubai to Sharjah road.
When to book
- Book about 26 weeks ahead, which saved around 47% compared with booking in the last two weeks, when fares averaged 5% above normal.
- Monday departures were the cheapest on average, and Thursday the most expensive.
- Avoid July and May if your dates are flexible.
Four airlines, real competition
Recent direct fares started from about AED 342 one way on Air Arabia, AED 569 on Nile Air and AED 712 on EgyptAir. Booking about 26 weeks ahead saved around 47%.
Pay monthly for your ticket
If a return comes to AED 1,495, that can be four Tabby payments of about AED 370. 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 a Sharjah 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 Sharjah routes: Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Calicut, Lahore.
Sharjah to Cairo FAQs
How long is the flight from Sharjah to Cairo?
About 4 hours 10 minutes direct.
Which airlines fly direct from Sharjah to Cairo?
Air Arabia (about 23 flights a week), EgyptAir, Air Cairo and Nile Air.
What is the cheapest month to fly Sharjah to Cairo?
September, at about AED 1,153 return. July and May cost the most.
Is Sharjah cheaper than Dubai for Cairo?
Yes, usually by about AED 385: about AED 1,495 return from Sharjah against about AED 1,880 from Dubai.
Can I pay for a Sharjah 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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