What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Makkah?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Makkah is to drive which costs 330﷼ - 480﷼ and takes 20h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Makkah?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Makkah is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 32m and costs 900﷼ - 1900﷼.

How far is it from Cairo to Makkah?

The distance between Cairo and Makkah is 1477 km. The road distance is 1585.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Makkah?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cairo to Makkah, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Makkah?

Makkah is 1h ahead of Cairo. It is currently 7:18 PM in Cairo and 8:18 PM in Makkah.

Can I drive from Cairo to Makkah?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Makkah is 1586 km. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Cairo to Makkah.

Where can I stay near Makkah?

There are 614+ hotels available in Makkah.

Cairo to Makkah - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Makkah by plane, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Taif Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)CAI - TIF
2. Take the taxi from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Makkah
6h 32m
SAR 912–1,852
Drive 1,585.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairo to Makkah1,585.6 km
20h 13m
SAR 332–480
Fly to Jeddah, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jeddah (JED)CAI - JED
2. Take the train from Jeddah Airport to Makkah
7h 21m
SAR 412–1,017

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF) flights

11Weekly Planes

2h 16mAverage Duration

SAR 418Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,477.3 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Makkah, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Makkah. 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 Taif Regional Airport (TIF), then take the taxi to Makkah. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairo to Makkah in around 20h 13m.

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