When does EgyptAir start flying from Birmingham to Cairo?

EgyptAir launches the Birmingham to Cairo route on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Services operate four times a week throughout the year on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Is there a direct flight from Birmingham to Cairo?

From 27 October 2026, yes. EgyptAir's new service is the first direct flight between Birmingham International Airport and Cairo International Airport. Before this route, all BHX to CAI journeys required at least one connection, most commonly via Frankfurt, Zurich, Amsterdam or Istanbul.

What aircraft does EgyptAir use on the Birmingham to Cairo route?

EgyptAir operates the route with a Boeing 737 MAX 8, one of the more recent additions to the airline's fleet. The aircraft is used across EgyptAir's European and regional network.

How long is the direct flight from Birmingham to Cairo?

The great-circle distance between Birmingham and Cairo is approximately 3,660 kilometres. Based on comparable EgyptAir 737 MAX 8 sectors, travellers should plan on a total flight time of between four hours forty-five minutes and five hours thirty minutes. Scheduled block times will be published on the EgyptAir website closer to launch.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Yes. UK passport holders require a visa to enter Egypt via Cairo. The Egypt e-visa is available online at visa2egypt.gov.eg and is the most convenient option, processed before departure and accepted at dedicated immigration lanes on arrival. A visa on arrival is also available at Cairo Airport, payable in cash in US dollars. The Sinai free-entry exemption does not apply to Cairo arrivals.

What time zone is Cairo in, and is there a time difference with the UK?

Cairo operates on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) year-round and does not observe daylight saving. From late October to late March, when the UK is on GMT, Cairo is two hours ahead. From late March to late October, when the UK observes British Summer Time (UTC+1), Cairo is one hour ahead.

Can I connect onward from Cairo to East Africa or other destinations?

Yes. EgyptAir operates from Cairo to Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Accra, Lagos, Dar es Salaam, Mumbai and other destinations across Africa and Asia. Cairo is EgyptAir's primary hub and a Star Alliance member airport, enabling through-ticketing onto partner carriers on eligible itineraries.

What is the current FCDO advice for travelling to Egypt?

The FCDO advises against all travel to within 20 kilometres of the Egypt-Libya border and to the North Sinai Governorate. Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh are open and not subject to any travel restriction under current advice, last updated 28 March 2026. Check the latest FCDO Egypt guidance at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt before departure.

EgyptAir Birmingham to Cairo 2026: Direct Flights, Fares and Connections - Flugalternativen

EgyptAir launches four direct flights a week from Birmingham to Cairo from 27 October 2026 - the first ever direct service between the West Midlands and the Egyptian capital. Fares, flight time, Cairo airport arrival guide, visa requirements and onward connections explained.