There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Atbara by plane or car
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Fly to Port Sudan New International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU)CAI - PZU
- Drive from Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) to Atbara
11h 55mDrive 1,750.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Cairo to Atbara1,750.9 km
30h 48m$90–130Fly to Dongola Airport, drive
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Dongola Airport (DOG)CAI - DOG
- Drive from Dongola Airport (DOG) to Atbara
17h 25m
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Atbara is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 30h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Atbara is to drive which takes 30h 48m and costs $90 - $130.
The distance between Cairo and Atbara is 1835 km. The road distance is 1750.9 km.
It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Cairo to Atbara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Atbara is 1751 km. It takes approximately 30h 48m to drive from Cairo to Atbara.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Atbara, Sudan?
There is no direct connection from Cairo to Atbara. However, you can take the line 3 train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU), then drive to Atbara. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairo to Atbara in around 30h 48m.
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Flights from Cairo International Airport to Port Sudan New International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–1,500
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Dongola Airport via Port Sudan New International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–850
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Dongola Airport via Jeddah, Port Sudan New International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–410
- Website
- badrairlines.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Port Sudan New International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Port Sudan New International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Dongola Airport via Port Sudan New International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–850
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Port Sudan New International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–900
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